Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | - |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams DP120. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the DP120 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Ifor Williams DP120 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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