Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 639kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 564kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 639kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 564kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1965kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 735kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams BV105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 639kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that carries 564kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 639kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 564kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 639kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 564kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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