Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,435kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 565kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,435kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 565kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 300kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 565kg 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 2,435kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.81m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 69cm (2.5ft) wider inside
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,435kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 565kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 2,435kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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