Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 50kg 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
- 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 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 50kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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