Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 475kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 300kg | - |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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