Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer and carries 680kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 120kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 680kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 120kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 120kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 680kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer and carries 680kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 120kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 680kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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