Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 215kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2735kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GH126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 215kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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