Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 564kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,439kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 564kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,439kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2840kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 660kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 564kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1,439kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 564kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,439kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 564kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,439kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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