Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 675kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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