Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 2,700kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 585kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams GD105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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