Head to head
Bockmann AH 4320/30 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AH 4320/30 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2,123kg | - |
| Interior length | 4,300mm | - |
| Interior width | 2,080mm | - |
| Loading angle | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) | - |
| 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: Bockmann AH 4320/30, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AH 4320/30 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
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 Bockmann AH 4320/30 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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