Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Bateson 26MD is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 175kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 175kg lighter empty
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson 26MD is 175kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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