Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Tickners ECO745
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,775kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,775kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 175kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 275kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 475kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 2100mm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 1175mm |
| Axles | Twin | 1 |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Tickners ECO745. 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 1,775kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm 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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,775kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,775kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Tickners ECO745 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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