Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2840kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 590kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 590kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 590kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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