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Ifor Williams GH126 vs Woodford Eco Box

The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk
Eco Box
Woodford Eco Box

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH126Woodford Eco Box
Gross weight3500kg500kg or 750kg options
Unladen weight765kg205-275kg depending on size
Payload2735kg-
Internal bed3.66m x 1.84m-
Dimensions-3,080 x 1,595 x 1,960mm external (largest, ECO745)
Internal load space-2,100 x 1,175 x 1,470mm (ECO745)
Axle-Single axle, unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Woodford Eco Box. 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 rated 3 tonnes heavier gross

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 Eco Box if...

A lightweight box trailer built to order in Norfolk, bought by tradesmen and small businesses who want secure, lockable load space without the running costs of a van. It comes in four sizes so buyers can match it to what they need to carry.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Woodford Eco Box?

The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Woodford Eco Box is a lightweight single-axle box trailer for general and van-replacement use.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Woodford Eco Box 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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