Head to head
Bateson Eurostock 326C vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 375kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C weighs 375kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Eurostock 326C | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1050kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Braked, 250mm brakes | Braked |
| Payload | 2050kg | - |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Bateson Eurostock 326C, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eurostock 326C if...
A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 375kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Eurostock 326C and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 375kg lighter empty and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 375kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.
Can I tow the Bateson Eurostock 326C or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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