Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 44kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 44kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 44kg 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
- 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 TB Tiltbed if...
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 500kg heavier gross and is 44kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 44kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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