Head to head
Ifor Williams Eventa L vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 1,187kg lighter empty and carries 1,187kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,187kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,187kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Eventa L | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1952kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 1548kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 5.22m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 2.21m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams Eventa L, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is 1,187kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,187kg 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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Eventa L and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 1,187kg lighter empty and carries 1,187kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside and is 37cm (1ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox 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 Eventa L or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 1,187kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams Eventa L or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 1,187kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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