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Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams LM166

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 120kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - image: blains.co.uk
Ifor Williams LM166
Ifor Williams LM166 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM126Ifor Williams LM166
Gross weight3,500kg3500kg
Unladen weight675kg795kg
Deck3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)-
BrakesBraked-
Payload-2705kg
Internal bed-4.77m x 1.98m

Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LM126 if...

  • you want one that is 120kg 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.

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Buy or hire the LM166 if...

Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams LM166?

The Ifor Williams LM126 is 120kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams LM166?

The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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