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Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GX126
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ifor Williams BV126 figures and full Ifor Williams GX126 figures.
Choose 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.
Manufacturer offers 6' and 7' high-roof options; figures shown are for the 6' high roof version.
Full specifications →Choose the GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
Ifor Williams BV126: 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. Ifor Williams GX126: The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
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