Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 3500kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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