Head to head
Ifor Williams GX125 HD vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is 5kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 5kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 5kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX125 HD | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 760kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2740kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.57m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX125 HD, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is 5kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 5kg more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX125 HD and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is 5kg lighter empty and carries 5kg more. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD. It is 5kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 5kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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