Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 760kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 250kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT136HD and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross. 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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