GetBrent

Head to head

Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams P8e

The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,988kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers
Ifor Williams P8e
Ifor Williams P8e - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams BV126Ifor Williams P8e
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight980kg218kg
Payload2520kg532kg
Internal length3.60m-
Internal width1.73m-
AxlesTwin (dual)-
Internal bed-2.51m x 1.45m
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 1,988kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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

Full BV126 specifications →

Buy or hire the P8e if...

  • you want one that is 762kg lighter empty

For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.

Listed by

Full P8e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,988kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 762kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P8e?

The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,988kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.