Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is 6cm longer inside and is 1kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 6cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 2cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 1kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 786kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.62m/5'4" |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.00m/16'5" |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
- you want one that is 1kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 2cm wider inside
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 Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 2cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is 6cm longer inside and is 1kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 1kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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