Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 365kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 33cm (1ft) wider inside and is 54cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 365kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 54cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 2700kg | - |
| Payload | 1965kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 365kg 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 Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) longer inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 365kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 33cm (1ft) wider inside and is 54cm (2ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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