Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 236kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 236kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 59cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 550kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1280mm |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 59cm (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.
Listed by
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 236kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 236kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 236kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin 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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