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Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 329kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc - image: Ifor Williams Trailers
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDocM-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight609kg280kg
Internal bed2.79m x 1.31m-
Payload-470kg
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross

Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.

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Full GH Plant with DigaDoc specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 329kg lighter empty

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 329kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 329kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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