Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is rated 600kg heavier gross and has a bed 2cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent G2512D is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent G2512D weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Nugent G2512D has a bed 2cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 445kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 1555kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent G2512D. 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 50kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2cm longer
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is rated 600kg heavier gross and has a bed 2cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 50kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent G2512D?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Nugent G2512D.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent G2512D 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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