Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 220kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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
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 HD if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 220kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.25m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 220kg lighter empty and carries 220kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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