Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 485kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 485kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GX126 is 5cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | 1850mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 2250kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 485kg more
- you want one that is 5cm longer inside
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
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 GX126 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 1cm wider inside. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 485kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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