Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
| Payload | 300kg | - |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 195kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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