Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Tickners GT756
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Tickners GT756 is 85kg 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 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Tickners GT756 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 310kg |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Payload | - | 440kg |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1920mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Tickners GT756. 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 GT756 if...
- you want one that is 85kg lighter empty
Gives buyers a wider, taller box than the single-axle Eco range while staying under the unbraked weight limit. A 1920mm internal height is unusual on an unbraked trailer and is the reason to choose it: market traders and event crews get a walk-in load space without needing brakes or a bigger tow car.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Tickners GT756?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Tickners GT756 is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Tickners GT756 is a an unbraked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GT range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners GT756?
The Tickners GT756. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Tickners GT756 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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