Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 145kg lighter empty and carries 145kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 145kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 145kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 145kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) 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 GH126 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 145kg lighter empty and carries 145kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 145kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 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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