Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 394kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 394kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 786kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is 394kg 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 Brian James Race Transporter 4 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 394kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 394kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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