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Erde 122 vs Ifor Williams BV126

The Erde 122 is 915kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,183kg more and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 122
Erde 122 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 122Ifor Williams BV126
Unladen weight65kg980kg
Payload337kg2520kg
Internal length120cm3.60m
Internal width92cm1.73m
Internal height35cm-
Gross weight-3500kg
Axles-Twin (dual)

Sources: Erde 122, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 122 if...

  • you want one that is 915kg lighter empty

Erde's smallest general purpose trailer, bought by owners of small cars who want an occasional-use trailer for camping gear or light DIY loads.

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Buy or hire the BV126 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,183kg more
  • you want one that is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 122 and the Ifor Williams BV126?

The Erde 122 is 915kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,183kg more and is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside. The Erde 122 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde 122 or the Ifor Williams BV126?

The Erde 122. It is 915kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Which carries more, the Erde 122 or the Ifor Williams BV126?

The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,183kg.

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