Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 590kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 590kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 85kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 173cm |
| Internal width | - | 115cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Lider 39400E. 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 3 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
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the 39400E if...
- you want one that is 590kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 590kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 590kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 39400E 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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