Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 159kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 159kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 450kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Tickners GB855. 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 900kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 159kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Tickners GB855 is 159kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 159kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Tickners GB855 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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