Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer and carries 630kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 630kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2655kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 170kg 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 630kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer and carries 630kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 170kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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