Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Moto-Trek Cyclone 180
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,605kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 weighs 1,605kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 2000kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.54m (living area) |
| Internal width | - | 1.96m (living area) |
| Internal height | - | 2.13m (living area) |
| Axles | - | 3 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Moto-Trek Cyclone 180. 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 1,605kg 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 Cyclone 180 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A triaxle trailer combining a garage for a bike, kart or similar with a small living area that sleeps up to four, aimed at motorsport and trackday competitors who need to transport and stay with their equipment in one unit. It shares its dealer network with sister brand Equi-Trek.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 1,605kg lighter empty. The Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 is a triaxle motorsport trailer with a garage and living area.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 1,605kg lighter empty than the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Moto-Trek Cyclone 180 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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