Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 225kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | - |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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