Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 460kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 340kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 340kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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