Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Tickners Standard Flatbed. 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 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
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners Standard Flatbed is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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