Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 275kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 48LT and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 275kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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