Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Axles | Single | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Payload | - | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Full BV84 specifications →Buy or hire the ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV84 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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