Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners ECO745
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 120kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 120kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 275kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 475kg |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners ECO745. 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 650kg heavier gross
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 ECO745 if...
- you want one that is 120kg lighter empty
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Tickners ECO745?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Tickners ECO745 is 120kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners ECO745?
The Tickners ECO745. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners ECO745 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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