Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 500kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1480kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 5220mm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 2236mm |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 500kg lighter empty
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
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 500kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 1.62m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 500kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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