Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,203kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 547kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,203kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 547kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 218kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 532kg |
| 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 | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 carries 2,203kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 547kg 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 GX126 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,203kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 547kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 547kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 2,203kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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