Head to head
Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 617kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 617kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | 2705kg |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...
A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 617kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 617kg more. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 617kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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