Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 370kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 370kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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