Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Lider Venise
The Lider Venise is 227kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 227kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Lider Venise | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 168kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal width | - | 122cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Lider Venise. 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 650kg 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 Venise if...
- you want one that is 227kg lighter empty
A close match for the Cadix in size and weight, giving buyers another styling option in Lider's camping trailer line-up. Same 205cm length as the Cadix and 10cm narrower, so the choice between them is about what fits your garage rather than what it will carry.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Lider Venise?
The Lider Venise is 227kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Lider Venise is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Lider Venise?
The Lider Venise. It is 227kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Lider Venise 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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