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Ifor Williams LM126 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM126
Ifor Williams LM126 - image: blains.co.uk
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM126Lider 29420
Gross weight3,500kg750kg
Unladen weight675kg140kg
BrakesBrakedUnbraked
Deck3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in)-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1

Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Lider 29420. 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.

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Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 535kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 29420 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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