Model against model
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Ifor Williams HB511
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | 3.52m |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | 1.79m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 1,000kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams GX126 figures and full Ifor Williams HB511 figures.
Choose 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 specifications →Choose the HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX126 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
Ifor Williams GX126: 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. Ifor Williams HB511: The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
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