Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,451kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 549kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,451kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 549kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 359kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams P5. 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 carries 2,451kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.5m (5ft) 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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 549kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,451kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 549kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 549kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,451kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P5 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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