Head to head
Ifor Williams General Duty vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams General Duty | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Axles | Single or twin axle | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) | - |
| Internal width | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Ifor Williams General Duty, Woodford Widebody. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
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 General Duty and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams General Duty is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams General Duty 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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