Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | - |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams GP. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the GP if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Full GP specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams GP 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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