Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 GD85 if...
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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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