Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,870kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 360kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,870kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 360kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,870kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 360kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 HD and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,870kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 360kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 360kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 1,870kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Woodford Widebody 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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