Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 5kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 5kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
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 CT136 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 5kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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