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Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 785kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 15kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105
Ifor Williams GX105 - image: blains.co.uk
Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Ifor Williams GX105 HD - image: GT Towing

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight675kg690kg
Payload2025kg2810kg
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m3.03m x 1.57m

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GX105 if...

  • you want one that is 15kg lighter empty

A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.

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Full GX105 specifications →

Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...

  • you want one that carries 785kg more
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross

For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.

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Full GX105 HD specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 785kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 15kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 785kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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