Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 634kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 9cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 634kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 9cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 2970mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1820mm | 1.73m |
| Axles | 2 | Twin (dual) |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
- you want one that is 9cm wider inside
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 634kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) longer 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 Bockmann KK 3018/27 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 634kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is 9cm wider inside. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 634kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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