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Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams P8e

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,278kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 472kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Ifor Williams GX105 HD - image: GT Towing
Ifor Williams P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX105 HDIfor Williams P8e
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight690kg218kg
Payload2810kg532kg
Internal bed3.03m x 1.57m2.51m x 1.45m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,278kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) 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.

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Full GX105 HD specifications →

Buy or hire the P8e if...

  • you want one that is 472kg lighter empty

For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.

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Full P8e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,278kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 472kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 472kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,278kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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