Head to head
Ifor Williams GX vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 GX and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX 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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