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Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 194kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 11cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams BV126Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight980kg786kg
Internal length3.60m3.04m/9'11"
Internal width1.73m1.62m/5'4"
Payload2520kg-
AxlesTwin (dual)-
Overall length-5.00m/16'5"

Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BV126 if...

  • you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 11cm wider inside

Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.

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Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...

  • you want one that is 194kg 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.

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Full GH1054 Digadoc specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 194kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 56cm (2ft) longer inside and is 11cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 194kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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