Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 55cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 175kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 55cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 760kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3.66m x 1.57m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2740kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 175kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 55cm (2ft) longer
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 GD105 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and has a bed 55cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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