Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,275kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,275kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 475kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,275kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,275kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 475kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,275kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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