Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.7 tonnes more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.7 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2250kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1.7 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
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 Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1.7 tonnes more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 250kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1.7 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer 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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