Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 75kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 75kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 75kg 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 GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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