Head to head
Bockmann Traveller G3 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Traveller G3 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1830kg | - |
| Internal length | 4580mm | - |
| Internal width | 2000mm | - |
| Internal height | 2400mm | - |
| 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 Traveller G3, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Traveller G3 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
The 3.5 tonne version of the Traveller for large horses, giving extra length over the G2 for owners transporting bigger animals or wanting a spare stall. It is aimed at yards with a mix of large horse types.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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 Traveller G3 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bockmann Traveller G3 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Traveller G3 is a larger 3.5t Traveller trailer for large horses; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann Traveller G3 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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