Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Erde 102 is 925kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 925kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,275kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2.54m (8.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 88cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1.73m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2520kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 925kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,275kg more
- you want one that is 2.54m (8.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 88cm (3ft) 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 Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde 102 is 925kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,275kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde 102. It is 925kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,275kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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