Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 545kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 545kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 130kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 126cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Lider 39401. 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.
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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 545kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 545kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Lider 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Lider 39401 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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