Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 525kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
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
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 150kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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