Head to head
Equi-Trek Day-Treka vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 420kg 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 Day-Treka weighs 420kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Day-Treka | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1095kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Braked (four fully braked wheels) | Braked |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Equi-Trek Day-Treka, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 420kg 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 Day-Treka and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 420kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 420kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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