Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 750kg 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 GX106 carries 750kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Unladen weight | - | 715kg |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 750kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A-Max 305 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 1.27m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 750kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 750kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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