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Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Lider 38398

The Lider 38398 is 326kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 12cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers
Lider 38398
Lider 38398 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH1054 DigadocLider 38398
Gross weight3500kg2500kg
Unladen weight786kg460kg
Internal length3.04m/9'11"300cm
Internal width1.62m/5'4"150cm
Overall length5.00m/16'5"-
Internal height-50cm
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Lider 38398. 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 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 12cm wider inside
  • you want one that is 4cm longer 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.

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Full GH1054 Digadoc specifications →

Buy or hire the 38398 if...

  • you want one that is 326kg lighter empty

A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.

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Full 38398 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398 is 326kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 12cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Lider 38398?

The Lider 38398. It is 326kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Lider 38398 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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