Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 57kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 57kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 786kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 57kg 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.
Listed by
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 57kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 57kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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