Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 25kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 25kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 25kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams GX106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 25kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 25kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 25kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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