Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026


Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 100kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 100kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer
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 GH1054 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 62cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 100kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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