Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 165kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 CT136HD and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 165kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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