Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 164kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 9cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 164kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 48LT is 56cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 48LT is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 786kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | 1710mm | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is 164kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
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.
Listed by
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 164kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 9cm wider inside. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 164kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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