Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 185kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 185kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2705kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 185kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 185kg lighter empty and carries 185kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 185kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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