Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 715kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 715kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams GX125 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 85kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that carries 715kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 715kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 715kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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