Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 120kg lighter empty and is 6cm longer inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 120kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 7cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2520kg | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 120kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 6cm longer 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
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 120kg lighter empty and is 6cm longer inside. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 7cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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