Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 105kg lighter empty and carries 105kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 105kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 105kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2840kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 105kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 105kg 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 GX126 if...
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 GH1054 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 105kg lighter empty and carries 105kg more. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; 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 GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 105kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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