Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,220kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 780kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,220kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 780kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.75m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 200kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 300kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 1.85m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.15m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams BV64e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 2,220kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.75m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 780kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,220kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 780kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 780kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,220kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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