Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 195kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 195kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 195kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 195kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 195kg lighter empty and carries 195kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 195kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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