Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,891kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 309kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,891kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 309kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 359kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams P5. 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 carries 1,891kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 309kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,891kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 309kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 309kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,891kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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