Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 450kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes 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 Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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