Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 335kg lighter empty and is 12cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 335kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 12cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5.70m | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 1100 kg |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 335kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 12cm longer inside
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
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 Supreme Ultra if...
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX126 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 335kg lighter empty and is 12cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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