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Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 14kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 355B
Bateson 355B - image: Bateson Trailers NZ
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 355BIfor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight800kg786kg
Payload2700kg-
Deck length5000mm-
Deck width2100mm-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-3.04m/9'11"
Internal width-1.62m/5'4"
Overall length-5.00m/16'5"

Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 355B if...

Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.

Full 355B specifications →

Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...

  • you want one that is 14kg lighter empty

A livestock trailer from Ifor Williams' GH range, sold new through the maker's dealer network. Farms and livestock hauliers buy it for moving cattle or sheep rather than for horses or general goods.

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Full GH1054 Digadoc specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 14kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 14kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.

Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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