Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 134kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 12cm longer inside and is 5cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 134kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 12cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1.67m |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 134kg 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
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 12cm longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 134kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 12cm longer inside and is 5cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 134kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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