Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams GX125 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 63cm (2ft) 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 150kg more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is 150kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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