Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Payload | 630kg | - |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| 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: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg 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 Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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