Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 305kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 32680 weighs 305kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 700kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 406 x 215cm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Braked |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Lider 32680. 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 305kg 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 305kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Lider 32680?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Lider 32680.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Lider 32680 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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