Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 carries 710kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 90kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 710kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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