Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 785kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 115kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 785kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 115kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 6cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 1735kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.67m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 carries 785kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
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 HBX506?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 785kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 115kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 785kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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