Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,395kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,395kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2025kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,395kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and carries 1,395kg more. 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,395kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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