Head to head
Ifor Williams GH vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Size | 12ft x 6ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 141kg |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH, Ifor Williams P5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH or the Ifor Williams P5 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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