Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Nugent T3718H
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 665kg lighter empty. The Nugent T3718H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent T3718H weighs 665kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent T3718H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Nugent T3718H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 1,060kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Internal LxW | - | 3,630 x 1,800 (mm) |
| Bed height | - | 700 mm |
| Tyres | - | 185/70R13 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Nugent T3718H. 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 665kg 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 T3718H if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A twin axle tipper for groundworks, landscaping and farm use where loads of spoil, aggregate or waste need tipping out. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full T3718H specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Nugent T3718H?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 665kg lighter empty. The Nugent T3718H is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Nugent T3718H is a 12 ft x 6 ft twin axle 3.5 tonne tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent T3718H?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 665kg lighter empty than the Nugent T3718H.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Nugent T3718H 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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