Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent Q1710
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1,040kg heavier gross and has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer. The Nugent Q1710 is 242kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1,040kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 242kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD85 has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 153kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 207kg |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent Q1710. 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 rated 1,040kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 242kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent Q1710?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1,040kg heavier gross and has a bed 80cm (2.5ft) longer. The Nugent Q1710 is 242kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 242kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent Q1710 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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