Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 240kg lighter empty and carries 240kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 240kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 240kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 660kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2840kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 240kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 240kg lighter empty and carries 240kg 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 GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 240kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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