Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 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 GX105 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
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 GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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