Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV106 carries 575kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 675kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2025kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GX105. 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
- you want one that carries 575kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 575kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams BV106, by 575kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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