Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1.53m |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 9cm 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 72cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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