Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 299kg lighter empty and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 299kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1401kg | - |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 299kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
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 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 Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 299kg lighter empty and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 299kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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