Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent P3718T
The Nugent P3718T is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3718T is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent P3718T | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Bed length | - | 3.7m |
| Bed width | - | 1.8m |
| Bed height | - | 403mm |
| Wheels | - | 13 inch |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent P3718T. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
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 P3718T if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
The P3718T is one of Nugent's tri-axle plant trailers, using its Dual Drive suspension to keep a low, stable loading angle for machinery. It suits contractors and plant hire firms who want the extra stability of three axles over a twin-axle model like the Ifor Williams GX126 at a similar 3500kg gross weight.
Full P3718T specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent P3718T?
The Nugent P3718T is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent P3718T is a a tri-axle plant trailer for carrying diggers, dumpers and similar machinery..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent P3718T 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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