Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 850kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 850kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 47cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 130kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 178cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 126cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 39401. 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 1.82m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 47cm (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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 850kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 850kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 850kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39401 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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