Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 60kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 920kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.67m |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 6cm wider inside
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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