Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,178kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 572kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,178kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 572kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH126 has a bed 1.45m (5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 193kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 557kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 2,178kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.45m (5ft) 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 P7e if...
- you want one that is 572kg lighter empty
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,178kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P7e is 572kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 572kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,178kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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