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Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 506kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH1054 DigadocM-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight786kg280kg
Internal length3.04m/9'11"2440mm
Internal width1.62m/5'4"1220mm
Overall length5.00m/16'5"-
Payload-470kg
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
  • you want one that is 60cm (2ft) 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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Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 506kg lighter empty

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 506kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 506kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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