Most suitable Ifor Williams plant trailer ?

[arboriculturist]

Ifor Williams trailers there may be better but a lot are worse, they are however easy to source.

 

I am looking to buy one to move a Tracked dumper 8ft 9" long, a 1.5t Mini Digger, a Jo Beau M500 and a Jenson 540T - So the Jenson is the heaviest machine at 1.4 tonnes.

 

I've had trailers before but not this type, so I am looking for some advice on which of the 3 types below is most suitable for my needs.

 

Then there is the question of whether ramps or full width tailgates are best.

 

Nothing larger than a 105 spec though:   9' 11"  x  5' 2".

 

I already have an Iveco twin wheel dropside tipper and Ranger.

 

Any replies would be appreciated.

 

 

GH Plant

 

 

 

GP Plant

 

 

GX Plant

 

 

Edited November 21, 2020 by arboriculturist

[woody paul]

12x6 tipper then you can move and tip anything removed by digger or chipped by chipper. 

[monkeybusiness]

The GH plant trailers are a lot better than the other Ifor plant trailers in my experience. 
Get a 3.5 tonne version (or otherwise make sure it has uprated double leaf springs).

12x6 tipper is a good shout though, they are the most useful ‘Swiss Army Knife’ trailers out there. If I only had one trailer it would be one of those without question. 

[drinksloe]

If u buy a tipper does it not make it high/steep for loading and a high load when transporting.

 

Mibbee best to speak to ur local iffor dealer see wot he recommends and any price differences.

A full ramp door is definately handy if loading plant on off often, but not so handy if u need to move a long load.

But u quickly get tired of sliding ramps out from inbelow esp if ur doing a lot of muddy track work and there covered in mud.

[Matthew Storrs]

2 minutes ago, drinksloe said:

If u buy a tipper does it not make it high/steep for loading and a high load when transporting.

 

Mibbee best to speak to ur local iffor dealer see wot he recommends and any price differences.

A full ramp door is definately handy if loading plant on off often, but not so handy if u need to move a long load.

But u quickly get tired of sliding ramps out from inbelow esp if ur doing a lot of muddy track work and there covered in mud.

I don’t think loading height is a problem with tippers, once your up there and all strapped down, you can always tip it up a bit to reduce the apex as you go from ramp to trailer. However the 10ft tipper from Ifor is relatively narrow, the 12ft one is pretty big and prone to filling it up/overloading. I think the 10ft Bateson or Nugent one is a good compromise As it’s 10ft long which is ample for small  diggers and dumper but wider than the Ifor which would increase stability... Get the ally ramps- anything to make life easier- the steel ones are quite heavy.

 

 

[Will C]

The Ali ramps can be very slippy when wet, rubber tracked machines can struggle. Far better in the dry but hard work when it’s crap weather

[Big J]

On the topic of Ifor Williams, the new owners of Wrexham FC had something to say on the matter:

 

 

[aspenarb]

Its worth looking at the tilt beds, all the other trailers seem to be a one trick pony., Feck the ramps.

 

 

 

[Lowestoft Firewood]

1 hour ago, drinksloe said:

If u buy a tipper does it not make it high/steep for loading and a high load when transporting.

 

Mibbee best to speak to ur local iffor dealer see wot he recommends and any price differences.

A full ramp door is definately handy if loading plant on off often, but not so handy if u need to move a long load.

But u quickly get tired of sliding ramps out from inbelow esp if ur doing a lot of muddy track work and there covered in mud.

I have a tipper and a 1.5 ton digger and I really hate towing it on there. I am getting a plant trailer soon hopefully! 

[doobin]

Really rate my GH105 with full width ramp. Everything is perfectly ergonomic. Tie downs right where you want them, breakover angle nice with the beavertail bit, spring assisted ramp that stays up even with no catches screwed tight (!), lightweight.

 

The GH105 has the beavertail bit as standard. It makes a real difference loading. It's a good bit narrower than most other 3.5t plant trailers I've used. My Bobcat E27 has an inch each side, and my 1.8t tracked dumper (must be similar to yours?) is a comfortable fit.

 

You might be able to squeeze the dumper on the 2.6t GH model if you never take it anywhere loaded etc. But if you go this route I'd recommend speccing the beavertail bit.