Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2134kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 786kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed platform trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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