Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 490kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 490kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2740kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 310kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 490kg more
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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 310kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 490kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 490kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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