Head to head
Brenderup CD300TBR2000 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brenderup CD300TBR2000 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1490kg | - |
| Internal size | 300cm x 155cm x 185cm (L x W x H) | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brenderup CD300TBR2000, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CD300TBR2000 if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
A lightweight box trailer from Brenderup's Cargo Dynamic range, built with a honeycomb composite body to keep unladen weight low relative to payload. Tradespeople and hire firms use it to carry tools or an electric van's overflow load behind a car.
Full CD300TBR2000 specifications →Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
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 Brenderup CD300TBR2000 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 115kg lighter empty. The Brenderup CD300TBR2000 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer with rear ramp; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Brenderup CD300TBR2000.
Can I tow the Brenderup CD300TBR2000 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.