Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 485kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 485kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 485kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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