Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GX
The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer. The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700-3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | - |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
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 GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams GX?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GX 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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