Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 235kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 565kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 1.25m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 565kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 565kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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