Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 39600PE
The Lider 39600PE is 430kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 430kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 550kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 2 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 39600PE. 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 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 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 430kg lighter empty
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE is 430kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 430kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39600PE 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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