If you need to transport tools, equipment, stock or bulky goods while keeping them enclosed and protected from the weather, an Ifor Williams Box Van is one of the most versatile trailer options available.

The range stretches from the compact unbraked BV64E through to large 3500kg commercial trailers such as the BV126G. The differences are not just about size. Axle configuration, gross weight, payload, internal height and rear door type can completely change which Box Van is right for the job.

This guide explains the main Ifor Williams Box Van models currently available from GT Towing, including the BV64E, BV84G, BV85G, BV105G, BV125G and BV126G, as well as the differences between van doors, roller shutters and combination ramp doors.

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• What is an Ifor Williams Box Van trailer?
• The Box Van range at a glance
• BV64E: Compact unbraked Box Van
• BV84G: Compact braked Box Van
• BV85G: The versatile 8ft x 5ft option
• BV105G: More length for commercial loads
• BV125G: 12ft load space without extra width
• BV126G: Maximum space and 3500kg gross weight
• Box Van model comparison
• Van doors vs ramp doors vs roller shutter
• Key Box Van features
• Single axle vs twin axle Box Vans
• Which Ifor Williams Box Van is right for you?
• Frequently asked questions
• Wrapping up

What is an Ifor Williams Box Van trailer?

An Ifor Williams Box Van is an enclosed trailer designed for transporting loads that benefit from greater security and weather protection than an open trailer can provide.

That makes them useful across an unusually broad range of jobs. Tradespeople can transport tools and equipment, businesses can move stock and deliveries, event companies can carry valuable equipment, while private users can use smaller models for luggage, camping equipment, sports gear and leisure equipment.

Typical uses include:

• Tools and trade equipment for mobile businesses and contractors.
• Stock and deliveries for retailers, markets and small businesses.
• Event and entertainment equipment including staging, inflatables and mobile displays.
• Furniture and household goods where enclosed transport is preferable.
• Wheeled equipment where a combination ramp door is specified.
• Sports and leisure equipment including camping, cycling, karting and watersports gear.

The white exterior panels also provide a large blank surface for business branding, graphics and signwriting, effectively turning the trailer into mobile advertising while it is on the road.

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The Ifor Williams Box Van range at a glance

The easiest way to understand the range is to think of it as a progression in length, width, height and carrying capacity.

• BV64E: Small 500kg unbraked trailer for leisure, domestic and light business use.
• BV84G: Compact braked model with an 8ft x 4ft class load area and 1400kg gross weight in the current GT Towing specification.
• BV85G: Wider 8ft x 5ft class trailer, currently available from GT Towing in single and twin axle configurations.
• BV105G: Approximately 10ft long internally, providing more floor area while retaining the 5ft class width.
• BV125G: Approximately 12ft long and 5ft wide internally for longer commercial loads.
• BV126G: Approximately 12ft long, 6ft wide and 7ft high in the current GT Towing specification, with a 3500kg maximum gross weight.

The model numbers are useful shorthand. For example, BV85 broadly indicates an 8ft x 5ft class trailer, while BV126 indicates roughly 12ft x 6ft. Always check the actual internal dimensions though, as the metric measurements and usable nose area provide the more accurate picture.

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BV64E: Compact unbraked Box Van

The BV64E is the smallest Box Van currently listed by GT Towing. It is designed for users who want enclosed transport without moving into a larger braked commercial trailer.

Its 2.3m³ internal capacity makes it particularly useful for camping equipment, luggage, fishing gear, cycling equipment, small business loads and other bulky items that can quickly overwhelm a car boot.

• Internal length: 1.85m
• Internal width: 1.18m
• Internal height: 1.08m
• Internal volume: 2.3m³
• Maximum gross weight: 500kg
• Unladen weight: 205kg
• Payload: 295kg
• Axle: Single axle, unbraked

The current GT Towing model uses van-style rear doors and can also be fitted with a roof rack rated to 30kg, adding useful capacity for longer items. Integrated rear prop stands provide additional stability when the trailer is uncoupled or being loaded.

Choose the BV64E if: you want a compact enclosed trailer for lighter loads, leisure equipment or occasional business use and do not need the payload of the larger braked range.

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BV84G: Compact braked Box Van

The BV84G is the smallest braked Box Van currently listed by GT Towing and is a useful step up for anyone who needs substantially more payload than the BV64E.

The current GT Towing model is a single axle trailer with combination ramp doors. That means the rear can open conventionally like van doors or lower as a loading ramp, which adds a lot of flexibility for wheeled equipment and bulky goods.

• Internal length: 2.40m plus nose cone area
• Internal width: 1.17m
• Internal height: 1.53m
• Maximum gross weight: 1400kg
• Unladen weight: 515kg
• Payload: 885kg
• Axle: Single axle, braked

Choose the BV84G if: you need proper commercial carrying capacity but still want a relatively narrow and compact enclosed trailer.

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BV85G: The versatile 8ft x 5ft option

The BV85G adds significantly more width than the BV84G while retaining the same approximate internal length. For many business users, that extra width makes it a much more practical everyday Box Van.

GT Towing currently lists both a single axle BV85GSA with combination ramp doors and twin axle BV85G models with either combination ramp doors or a roller shutter.

Single axle BV85GSA:

• Internal size: 2.40m x 1.47m x 1.83m
• Maximum gross weight: 1400kg
• Unladen weight: 665kg
• Payload: 735kg

Twin axle BV85G with roller shutter:

• Internal size: 2.40m x 1.47m x 1.83m
• Maximum gross weight: 2700kg
• Unladen weight: 675kg
• Payload: 2025kg

The twin axle combination ramp door version has the same basic internal dimensions and 2700kg gross weight, with a quoted payload of 1955kg in the current GT Towing specification.

Choose the BV85G if: you want a compact commercial Box Van with a useful 5ft class width and the flexibility to choose between lighter single axle use or higher capacity twin axle transport.

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BV105G: More length for commercial loads

The BV105G keeps the 1.47m internal width of the BV85G but increases internal length to 3.00m. That extra 600mm can make a substantial difference when transporting furniture, longer equipment, stock or commercial loads where floor area matters.

• Internal length: 3.00m plus nose cone area
• Internal width: 1.47m
• Internal height: 1.83m
• Maximum gross weight: 2700kg
• Unladen weight: 815kg
• Payload: 1885kg
• Axles: Twin axle

The GT Towing model uses combination ramp doors, making it suitable for both conventional loading and wheeled equipment.

Choose the BV105G if: the BV85G has enough width and height for your work but you regularly need more floor length.

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BV125G: 12ft load space without extra width

The BV125G extends the same 1.47m internal width to approximately 3.60m of internal length. It is a strong option for businesses carrying longer or more numerous items but that do not need the extra width and 3500kg gross weight of the BV126G.

• Internal length: 3.60m plus nose cone area
• Internal width: 1.47m
• Internal height: 1.83m
• Maximum gross weight: 2700kg
• Unladen weight: 880kg
• Payload: 1820kg
• Axles: Twin axle

Choose the BV125G if: length is more important than additional width and you want a large enclosed trailer while remaining within the 2700kg class.

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BV126G: Maximum space and 3500kg gross weight

The BV126G is the largest Box Van currently listed by GT Towing. It combines approximately 3.60m of internal length with substantially more width and 2.14m of internal height.

That makes it the obvious choice where bulky commercial loads, taller equipment or maximum payload capacity are the priority.

• Internal length: 3.60m plus nose cone area
• Internal width: 1.73m
• Internal height: 2.14m
• Maximum gross weight: 3500kg
• Unladen weight: 1130kg
• Payload: 2370kg
• Axles: Twin axle

The rear combination ramp doors provide an opening approximately 1680mm wide and 2080mm high when used as a ramp, making the additional body size genuinely useful for moving larger equipment.

Choose the BV126G if: you need the greatest space and carrying capacity within the Box Van models currently listed by GT Towing.

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BV64E vs BV84G vs BV85G vs BV105G vs BV125G vs BV126G

This comparison uses the current configurations listed by GT Towing.

*The current BV85G roller shutter specification has a quoted payload of 2025kg. The combination ramp door version is heavier and has a quoted payload of 1955kg. Exact payload always depends on the trailer configuration and fitted equipment.

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Van doors vs ramp doors vs roller shutter

The rear opening can make as much difference to everyday usability as the size of the trailer itself.

Van doors

Traditional hinged van doors provide straightforward access and work particularly well where loads are carried by hand or loaded using a forklift. They do, however, require enough space behind the trailer for the doors to swing open.

Combination ramp doors

The combination system can operate as conventional doors or lower to form a loading ramp. This is particularly useful for wheeled machinery, flight cases, trolleys and equipment that would otherwise need to be lifted into the trailer.

Roller shutter

A roller shutter opens vertically rather than swinging outward, making it useful where the trailer is regularly loaded in tighter spaces. It also provides a wide rear opening for bulky goods.

The rear door configuration should be chosen around how the trailer will actually be loaded. The biggest trailer is not much use if its access arrangement does not suit your equipment or working environment.

Key Box Van features that matter

The larger braked Box Vans include several features specifically designed around regular commercial use.

• Lockable front access door. Provides access to the load without opening the main rear doors.
• Cargo rails. Fitted along the internal sides of braked Box Vans to provide multiple securing positions.
• Resin coated plywood floor. Provides a durable loading platform with an embossed grip pattern.
• Galvanised chassis and roof frame. Designed for strength and corrosion protection.
• Beam axle and leaf spring suspension. Used on the braked range for stability and durability under load.
• Aerodynamic front profile. The tapered front helps reduce drag compared with a completely square front face.
• White exterior panels. Easy to clean and ideal for signwriting or business graphics.

Optional shoring poles, retaining straps and lashing points allow loads to be restrained around the shape of the cargo rather than simply placed loose inside the trailer.

The resin coated plywood platform uses an embossed grip pattern on the upper surface to provide a durable working floor for regular loading and unloading.

Single axle vs twin axle Box Vans

A single axle Box Van will generally be lighter and easier to manoeuvre by hand. It can make sense where the load is bulky rather than particularly heavy and where maximum payload is not the main requirement.

Twin axle models add greater gross weight capacity and are better suited to heavier commercial loads. They also distribute the trailer weight across two axles rather than one.

• Choose single axle if: lower trailer weight, manoeuvrability and lighter loads are the priorities.
• Choose twin axle if: you regularly carry heavier goods or need substantially greater payload capacity.

The BV85G demonstrates the difference particularly clearly. The current single axle GT Towing configuration has a 1400kg gross weight, while the twin axle configurations increase this to 2700kg.

Which Ifor Williams Box Van is right for you?

• Choose the BV64E if: you want compact enclosed storage for leisure, luggage or lighter business loads.
• Choose the BV84G if: you need a narrow but substantially higher capacity braked trailer.
• Choose the BV85G if: you want an 8ft x 5ft class Box Van with a useful balance of size and commercial carrying capacity.
• Choose the BV105G if: you need additional floor length without increasing trailer width.
• Choose the BV125G if: you need approximately 12ft of load length but do not require the width or gross weight of the BV126G.
• Choose the BV126G if: you need maximum space, additional width, 7ft internal height and 3500kg gross weight.

Before ordering, check the size of the largest items you regularly carry, their combined weight, your towing vehicle limits and how the trailer needs to be loaded. Door aperture dimensions can be just as important as the internal body dimensions.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BV mean on an Ifor Williams trailer?

BV identifies the Ifor Williams Box Van range. These are enclosed trailers designed for transporting goods, tools, stock and equipment with greater security and weather protection than an open trailer.

What is the smallest Ifor Williams Box Van?

The BV64E is the smallest model currently listed by GT Towing. It has 2.3m³ of internal space, a 500kg maximum gross weight and a quoted payload of 295kg.

What is the biggest Ifor Williams Box Van?

The BV126G is the largest Box Van currently listed by GT Towing. The current specification provides approximately 3.60m x 1.73m x 2.14m of internal space and a 3500kg maximum gross weight.

Can an Ifor Williams Box Van be used for a business?

Yes. Box Vans are widely used for tools, stock, deliveries, events and mobile business equipment. Their white exterior panels also provide a useful surface for company graphics and signwriting.

Can I load wheeled equipment into a Box Van?

Yes, if the trailer is fitted with combination ramp doors and the equipment is within the trailer's dimensional and weight limits. The ramp configuration is particularly useful for trolleys, wheeled cases and suitable machinery.

Are Ifor Williams Box Vans waterproof?

They provide strong weather protection, but the manufacturer does not describe the Box Van range as completely waterproof. Under certain conditions condensation can form and some moisture ingress may occur around openings, so particularly moisture-sensitive loads should be packed accordingly.

Can I secure loads inside an Ifor Williams Box Van?

Yes. Braked models use internal cargo rails, with options including shoring poles, retaining straps and additional lashing points to help restrain loads securely.

Can I finance an Ifor Williams Box Van?

GT Towing offers finance options on eligible new and used trailers supplied by GT Towing, subject to approval and the applicable finance terms.

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Wrapping up

The Ifor Williams Box Van range works because there is no single type of Box Van buyer. A BV64E can solve the simple problem of carrying camping equipment or smaller business loads, while a BV126G is a serious 3500kg commercial trailer with enough internal space for bulky equipment and high-volume transport.

Between those two extremes, the BV84G, BV85G, BV105G and BV125G allow buyers to increase width, length and payload according to the work they actually need to do.

Size is only part of the decision. Rear door configuration, axle setup, payload, internal height and load securing equipment all have a major effect on how useful the trailer will be day to day.

If you are unsure which specification fits your work, GT Towing can help compare the current Box Van range and choose the right configuration before you order.

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