Head to head
Ifor Williams GX vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams GX is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 141kg |
| Payload | - | 359kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, Ifor Williams P5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the P5 if...
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GX is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX or the Ifor Williams P5 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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