Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 285kg lighter empty and carries 285kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV105 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV105 is 22cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 285kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.25m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 22cm wider inside
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 285kg more
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 285kg lighter empty and carries 285kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 22cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 285kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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