Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 190kg lighter empty and carries 290kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 290kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 1735kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 290kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 190kg lighter empty and carries 290kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 290kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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