Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 380kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 420kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 21cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1524mm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 420kg more
- you want one that is 21cm 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.16m (4ft) longer inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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