Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GX
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700-3500kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | - |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GX. 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 rated 800kg heavier gross
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 GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GX?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX 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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