Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is 16kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 16kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 786kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 16kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is 16kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 16kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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