Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 575kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 575kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1250kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 575kg 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
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 575kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 575kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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