Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
| Payload | 490kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
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 Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 135kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer 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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