Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 170kg 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 170kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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