Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 675kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 90kg 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 GX126 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 90kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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