Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 305kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 305kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 690kg |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
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 Graham Edwards VT3517TB and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 305kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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