Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 29cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 weighs 105kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH94 has a bed 29cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 500kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2200kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 105kg 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 29cm longer
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 29cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 105kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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