Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 2cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 70kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 70kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 2cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 has a bed 2cm longer
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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 70kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 70kg lighter empty and carries 70kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 2cm longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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