Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Lider Alicante
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Lider Alicante is 314kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 314kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 25cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 136kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 150cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Lider Alicante. 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 rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 314kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Lider Alicante?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Lider Alicante is 314kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 314kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Lider Alicante 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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