Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 176kg lighter empty and has a bed 9cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 176kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc has a bed 9cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 609kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 176kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 9cm longer
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 176kg lighter empty and has a bed 9cm longer. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 176kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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