Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg 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 585kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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