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Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams P8e

The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,493kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 457kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105
Ifor Williams GX105 - image: blains.co.uk
Ifor Williams P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105Ifor Williams P8e
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight675kg218kg
Payload2025kg532kg
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m2.51m x 1.45m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 carries 1,493kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) 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.

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Full GX105 specifications →

Buy or hire the P8e if...

  • you want one that is 457kg lighter empty

For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.

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Full P8e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,493kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 457kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 457kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,493kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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