Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 215kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 215kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 11cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 215kg more
- you want one that is 11cm wider inside
- you want one that is 6cm longer 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 BV126 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 215kg lighter empty and carries 215kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van 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 BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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