Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,419kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,419kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 19cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,419kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,419kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 1,419kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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