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Ifor Williams BV126 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 740kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 740kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.78m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 510kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 1820mm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1220mm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 carries 2,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.78m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,010kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 740kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,010kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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