Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 615kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 615kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 185kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 185kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 185kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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