Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 95kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 rated 400kg heavier gross
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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 95kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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