Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,718kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 232kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,718kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 232kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 532kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 1,718kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 232kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,718kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 232kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 232kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,718kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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