Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.18m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 325kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.18m (4ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 910kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2590kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.18m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.18m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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