Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 275kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 275kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 675kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 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 CT136 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 275kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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