Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 395kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 280kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Payload | - | 470kg |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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