Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams GP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
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 GP if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GP 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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