Head to head
Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 641kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 641kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 609kg | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc, Woodford Galaxy. 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 641kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 641kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 641kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc or the Woodford Galaxy 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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