Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 720kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,030kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 720kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 2,030kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 720kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,030kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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