Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 420kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams GH94BT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 420kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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