Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider 39770
The Lider 39770 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider 39770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 430kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider 39770. 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 1.9 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 39770 if...
- you want one that is 550kg lighter empty
A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770 is 550kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider 39770 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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