Model against model
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams GD85
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| GD105 | GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full GD105 figures and full GD85 figures.
Choose the GD105 if...
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Full specifications →Choose the GD85 if...
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.
Single and twin axle share the same bed size, so the choice is entirely about payload and towing stability rather than capacity.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the GD105 and the GD85?
Ifor Williams GD105: The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged. Ifor Williams GD85: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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