Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 305kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 495kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2025kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 495kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 305kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 495kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 495kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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