Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 585kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 800kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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