Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 750kg (unbraked) |
| 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 | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Internal width | - | 1,455mm |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. 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 GP Single Axle Box if...
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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