Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 61cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 190kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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