Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 19kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 19kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 767kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1.30m |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Payload | - | 833kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) 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
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 19kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 32cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 19kg lighter empty and is 4cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 19kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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