Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 250kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 250kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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