Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Payload | 950kg | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 325kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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