Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 805kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 805kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1480kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 805kg 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 Transporta if...
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 805kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 805kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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