Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 38950 is 350kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 350kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 60cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 18cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 630kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 155cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 38950. 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 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 350kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 60cm (2ft) longer inside. The Lider 38950 is 350kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 350kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 38950 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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