Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 185kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 715kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2785kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 185kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 185kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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