Head to head
Bateson Derby vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Derby | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 675kg |
| Payload | approx. 1,025kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.70m | - |
| Internal width | 1.50m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson Derby, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Derby if...
A light double horse trailer that can be towed by a large saloon car rather than needing a 4x4, thanks to its low unladen weight. It suits owners moving one or two horses locally who want to avoid buying a heavier, purpose-built tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.8 tonnes 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 Derby and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.8 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson Derby is a lightweight rear-unload double horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson Derby 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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