Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 650kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,580kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Single or Twin |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,580kg more
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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 650kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,580kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,580kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Woodford Widebody 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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