Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 489kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 489kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 585kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams GD105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 489kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 489kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 489kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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