Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 360kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 360kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 360kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 360kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 360kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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