Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 855kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 2cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 855kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 55kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 2cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 has a bed 2cm longer
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 855kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 55kg lighter empty
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 855kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 2cm longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 55kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 855kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.