Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 625kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 175kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 625kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 175kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 625kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 625kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 625kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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