Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,557kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,557kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1548kg | - |
| Internal length | 5.22m | - |
| Internal width | 2.21m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 1,557kg 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 Eventa L and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,557kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 1,557kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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