Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 15kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 15kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | - |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 15kg lighter empty
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 HD and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 15kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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