Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams P6e
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 503kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 503kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Ifor Williams P6e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 172kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Payload | - | 578kg |
| Internal bed | - | 1.98m x 1.21m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams P6e. 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 rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 P6e if...
- you want one that is 503kg lighter empty
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P6e is 503kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams P6e?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 503kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams P6e 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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