Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 884kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,119kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 884kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,119kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2520kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 980kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 884kg 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,119kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 884kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,119kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 884kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,119kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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