Head to head
Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is 559kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 559kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 176kg | 735kg |
| Internal bed | 2500mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B84 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 559kg lighter empty
A basic 8x4 general-purpose trailer with a ramp tailboard, aimed at private buyers wanting a cheap, light trailer for tip runs, garden work or small loads. Optional mesh sides or a ladder rack extend it to trade use.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- 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 B84 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is 559kg lighter empty. The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked general-purpose trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson B84 Unbraked Trailer. It is 559kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Can I tow the Bateson B84 Unbraked 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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