Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GP
The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer. The Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | - |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GP. 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 GP if...
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GP?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GP 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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