Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 10kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 10kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 910kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2590kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 10kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 10kg 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 GH146 if...
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 BV106 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 10kg lighter empty and carries 10kg 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 10kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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