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Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact - image: Graham Hathaway Racing
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactIfor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
BrakesBraked-
Unladen weight-786kg
Internal length-3.04m/9'11"
Internal width-1.62m/5'4"
Overall length-5.00m/16'5"

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...

Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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