Head to head
Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 1,765kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,765kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 2440kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1060kg | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
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 1,765kg 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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 1,765kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 1,765kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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