Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 450kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV106 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 350kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.25m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 450kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2250kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 350kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
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 Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 350kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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