Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
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 GH1054 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 15kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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