Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 610kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 610kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Payload | 2590kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 610kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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