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Ifor Williams GH126 vs Nugent Q1710

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,528kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 612kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk
Q1710
Nugent Q1710

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH126Nugent Q1710
Gross weight3500kg360kg
Unladen weight765kg153kg
Payload2735kg207kg
Internal bed3.66m x 1.84m1700mm x 1010mm
Axles-Single

Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Nugent Q1710. 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 2,528kg more
  • you want one that is rated 3,140kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.96m (6.5ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the Q1710 if...

  • you want one that is 612kg lighter empty

A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.

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Full Q1710 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Nugent Q1710?

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,528kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 612kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Nugent Q1710?

The Nugent Q1710. It is 612kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Nugent Q1710?

The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,528kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Nugent Q1710 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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