Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,253kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 497kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,253kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 497kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 532kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Ifor Williams P8e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,253kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 52cm (1.5ft) longer
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 497kg 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX106 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,253kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 497kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 497kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 2,253kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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