Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,161kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,161kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 839kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 359kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams P5. 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 2,161kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 839kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,161kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 839kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 839kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,161kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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