Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross and has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD85 has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1300mm | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Payload | 588kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2113/75 if...
A longer-bedded alternative to the TL-AL 1711/75 within the same 750kg unbraked-class weight, giving a bit more deck length for the same towing limit. It is aimed at private buyers who tow with a car licence.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer
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 TL-AL 2113/75 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross and has a bed 40cm (1.5ft) longer. The Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 is a small single-axle low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2113/75 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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