Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 125kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | - |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
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 355B and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 125kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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