Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 350kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 350kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2170kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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
- you want one that carries 350kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 450kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 450kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 350kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 350kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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