Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,290kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 710kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,290kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 710kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 710kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,290kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,290kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 710kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 710kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,290kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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