Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 280kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent F3720H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent F3720H weighs 280kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Nugent F3720H has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 675kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2825kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent F3720H. 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 280kg 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 F3720H if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 1.15m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 280kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Nugent F3720H.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent F3720H 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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