Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Ifor Williams P7e is 717kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,033kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 717kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,033kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 2.08m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 193kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 557kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,033kg more
- you want one that has a bed 2.08m (7ft) 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 P7e if...
- you want one that is 717kg lighter empty
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e is 717kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,033kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e. It is 717kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,033kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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