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Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Ifor Williams GD85

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 1,330kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS - image: courtfarmgarage.co.uk
GD85
Ifor Williams GD85

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 ASIfor Williams GD85
Gross weight2730kg1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle
BrakesBrakedBraked, auto-reverse over-run
AxlesTwin-
Unladen weight-395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle
Internal bed-2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in)

Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,330kg heavier gross

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Full BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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 BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Ifor Williams GD85?

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 1,330kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.

Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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