Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 365kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 365kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 765kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 365kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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