Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,890kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,890kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2520kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,890kg more
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 Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,890kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,890kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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