Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 65kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross and has a bed 6cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 65kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD85 has a bed 6cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Woodford Widebody. 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 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 6cm longer
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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 65kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 65kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 100kg heavier gross and has a bed 6cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 65kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Woodford Widebody 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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