Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 3,500kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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