Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Race Box 610
The Race Box 610 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Race Box 610 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Race Box 610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3,000kg |
| 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 size | - | 4.50m x 1.95m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Race Box 610. 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 610 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
An enclosed twin axle box trailer used to carry tools, motorsport equipment or goods securely and out of the weather. Its 3,000kg rating covers a loaded box without needing a heavier commercial trailer.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Race Box 610?
The Race Box 610 is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Race Box 610 is a twin axle enclosed box trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Race Box 610 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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