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Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 186kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 186kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 600kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1524mm |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Payload | - | 2100kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 10cm 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 186kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 186kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 186kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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