Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 2700kg |
| Axles | twin axle | Twin |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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