Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 39394
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39394 is 706kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 706kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 39394 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 274kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 253cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 134cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 39394. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) 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 39394 if...
- you want one that is 706kg lighter empty
The unbraked version of the 34392 general purpose trailer, for DIY and garden use where the lower gross weight keeps it towable by smaller cars.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 39394?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.07m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Lider 39394 is 706kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 39394 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39394?
The Lider 39394. It is 706kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39394 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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