Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 580kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 580kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 580kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 580kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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