Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 844kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.1m (7ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 844kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2.1m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 136kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 150cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | 1 |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Lider Alicante. 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 2.1m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 844kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 844kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and is 2.1m (7ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 844kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Lider Alicante 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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