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Brian James Micro Max 100 vs Ifor Williams GD85

The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Micro Max 100
Brian James Micro Max 100 - image: Barwell Trailer Hire
Ifor Williams GD85
Ifor Williams GD85 - image: West Wood Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Micro Max 100Ifor Williams GD85
Gross weight1300Kg1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle
Bed size3.0m (10ft) x 1.76 (5ft9')-
Load1000Kg-
AxlesSingle-
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: Brian James Micro Max 100, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Micro Max 100 if...

Brian James Micro Max 100, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.

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Full Micro Max 100 specifications →

Buy or hire the GD85 if...

  • you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross

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 Brian James Micro Max 100 and the Ifor Williams GD85?

The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Micro Max 100 is a car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.

Can I tow the Brian James Micro Max 100 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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