Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 215kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 215kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | Braked |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.63m | - |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 215kg 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 Fautras Provan and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 215kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Provan or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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