Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 575kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 540kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 2160kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Ifor Williams GX84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 575kg more
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 →Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX126 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg more. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 575kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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