Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH1054 has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 660kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2840kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 54cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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