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Ifor Williams GX105 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105
Ifor Williams GX105 - image: blains.co.uk
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105Lider 29420
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight675kg140kg
Payload2025kg-
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Lider 29420. 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 rated 1,950kg 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.

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Full GX105 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 535kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Lider 29420 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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