Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.73m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Payload | - | 2520kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm 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
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 8cm wider inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
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