Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 475kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 475kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer 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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