Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 37385
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37385 is 610kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 610kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 37385 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 370kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 37385. 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 rated 2.2 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 37385 if...
- you want one that is 610kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 37385?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 37385 is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 37385?
The Lider 37385. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 37385 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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