Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.73m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 980kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2520kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the BV126 if...
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 Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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