Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 375kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 375kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 2.5 tonnes 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
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 375kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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