Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 214kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 214kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB511 is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1.79m |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 214kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 214kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 48cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 17cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. It is 214kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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