Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 775kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 775kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 775kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 775kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 775kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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