Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 50kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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