Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Erde 153 is 856kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,994kg more and is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 856kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,994kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 856kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,994kg more
- you want one that is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 75cm (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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde 153 is 856kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,994kg more and is 2.16m (7ft) longer inside. The Erde 153 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 153 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde 153. It is 856kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,994kg.
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