Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 315kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2735kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 485kg more
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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 315kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 485kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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