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Blue Line BLP35126 vs Ifor Williams GD85

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Blue Line BLP35126
Blue Line BLP35126 - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk
GD85
Ifor Williams GD85

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Blue Line BLP35126Ifor Williams GD85
Gross weight3500kg1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle
Internal bed12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m)2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in)
BrakesBrakedBraked, auto-reverse over-run
Axles2-
Unladen weight-395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle

Sources: Blue Line BLP35126, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BLP35126 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer

Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.

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Full BLP35126 specifications →

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 BLP35126 and the Ifor Williams GD85?

The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.16m (4ft) longer. The Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.

Can I tow the Blue Line BLP35126 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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