Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 345kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 345kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Woodford Widebody. 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 2.2 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
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 345kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Woodford Widebody 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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