Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 231kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 231kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 840kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 231kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 231kg 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 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 231kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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