Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is 245kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 245kg more empty.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 245kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Twin |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Nugent P3116H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 245kg more
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is 245kg lighter empty and carries 245kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 245kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Nugent P3116H 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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