Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 470kg lighter empty and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 11cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.84m |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 900kg 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 470kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 470kg lighter empty and is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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