Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 650kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 55cm (2ft) wider inside and is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 650kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 55cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 650kg lighter empty
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
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) longer inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 650kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 55cm (2ft) wider inside and is 99cm (3ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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