Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Payload | 2670kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
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 35-16 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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