Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 65cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 340kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 340kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Nugent P3116H has a bed 65cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 735kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent P3116H. 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 340kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 65cm (2ft) longer
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 65cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent P3116H 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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