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Ifor Williams BV126 vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer - image: Indespension

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams BV126Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight980kg590kg
Payload2520kg2910kg
Internal length3.60m-
Internal width1.73m-
AxlesTwin (dual)-
Internal size-3.05 x 1.70
Bed height-367mm

Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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.

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Buy or hire the Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 390kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 390kg more

A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.

Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is 390kg lighter empty and carries 390kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. It is 390kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?

The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 390kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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