Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 215kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 215kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 215kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 215kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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