Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 660kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136HD and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 150kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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