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Ifor Williams GX105 vs Woodford Widebody

The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 345kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105
Ifor Williams GX105 - image: blains.co.uk
Woodford Widebody
Woodford Widebody - image: Blendworth Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105Woodford Widebody
Gross weight2700kg1300kg to 3500kg
Unladen weight675kg330kg to 694kg
Payload2025kg940kg to 2806kg
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide
Axles-Single or Twin

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,085kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) 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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Buy or hire the Widebody if...

  • you want one that is 345kg lighter empty

A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Woodford Widebody?

The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,085kg more and is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Widebody?

The Woodford Widebody. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Widebody?

The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,085kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Widebody 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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