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Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 59kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 59kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 700kg 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.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 59kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 700kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 59kg 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 59kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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