Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc vs Tickners GB855
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Tickners GB855 is 336kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 336kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 786kg | 450kg |
| Internal length | 3.04m/9'11" | 2430mm |
| Internal width | 1.62m/5'4" | 1455mm |
| Overall length | 5.00m/16'5" | - |
| Payload | - | 1350kg |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc, Tickners GB855. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 336kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc and the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Tickners GB855 is 336kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 336kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc or the Tickners GB855 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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