Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 594kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,409kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 594kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,409kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2810kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 690kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 594kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 1,409kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 594kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,409kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 594kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 1,409kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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