Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer. The Woodford Widebody is 255kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 255kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Woodford Widebody. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer
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.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer. The Woodford Widebody is 255kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Woodford Widebody 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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