Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,650kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 580kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.85m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Woodford Widebody. 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 carries 1,650kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.85m (6ft) 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,650kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,650kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Woodford Widebody 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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