Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Stewart GX16-21 L
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 5,105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Stewart GX16-21 L weighs 5,105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Stewart GX16-21 L | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 5,500kg |
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 16,000kg |
| Cubic capacity | - | grain 21m3, silage 37m3 |
| Body | - | 6700 x 2450 x 1370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Stewart GX16-21 L. 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 5,105kg 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 GX16-21 L if...
A large bulk trailer used to cart grain and root crops at harvest, with an easy sheet system to cover the load without climbing on top. Farmers hire extra units like this at harvest to move crop faster than their own trailers allow.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 5,105kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Stewart GX16-21 L is a bulk agricultural trailer with easy sheet cover.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Stewart GX16-21 L?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 5,105kg lighter empty than the Stewart GX16-21 L.
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