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Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 32680

The Lider 32680 is 280kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams BV126
Ifor Williams BV126 - image: Universal Trailers
32680
Lider 32680

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams BV126Lider 32680
Gross weight3500kg3500kg
Unladen weight980kg700kg
AxlesTwin (dual)2
Payload2520kg-
Internal length3.60m-
Internal width1.73m-
Internal bed-406 x 215cm
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...

  • you want one that is 280kg lighter empty

Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 32680?

The Lider 32680 is 280kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 32680?

The Lider 32680. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 32680 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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