Head to head
Graham Edwards VT3517TB vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 320kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Graham Edwards VT3517TB weighs 320kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Graham Edwards VT3517TB | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 995kg | 675kg |
| Bed length | 17' | - |
| Bed width | 7' | - |
| Axles | Tri | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Graham Edwards VT3517TB, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VT3517TB if...
A tri axle car transporter for recovery firms, dealers and hire fleets moving cars and light vehicles. Winch, wheel chocks and ramps are listed as options.
Full VT3517TB specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 320kg 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
- 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 Graham Edwards VT3517TB and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 320kg lighter empty. The Graham Edwards VT3517TB is a 17 ft x 7 ft tri axle 3.5 tonne car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Graham Edwards VT3517TB or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Graham Edwards VT3517TB.
Can I tow the Graham Edwards VT3517TB 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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