Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 90kg 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 710kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 710kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 90kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 710kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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