Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | - |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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