Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 145kg lighter empty and carries 145kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 145kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 145kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 145kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 145kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 145kg lighter empty and carries 145kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 145kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 145kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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