Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 295kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 295kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 690kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 295kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little 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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 53cm (1.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 295kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 295kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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