Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 760kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 40kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 760kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 40kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 40kg 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.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 760kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 760kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 40kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 760kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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