Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 190kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | - |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
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 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 190kg 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 HBX506 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and is 190kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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