Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 45kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 45kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 45kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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