Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 530kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.25m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 270kg more
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 530kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 530kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 48cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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