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Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - image: blains.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH94BT
Ifor Williams GH94BT - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GD84Ifor Williams GH94BT
Gross weight2700kg2700kg
Unladen weight450kg530kg
Payload2250kg2170kg
Internal length2.55m-
Internal width1.25m-
AxlesTwin-
Internal bed-2.79m x 1.31m

Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 80kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 80kg more

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.

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Full GD84 specifications →

Buy or hire the GH94BT if...

Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.

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Full GH94BT specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?

The Ifor Williams GD84 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?

The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?

The Ifor Williams GD84, by 80kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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