Head to head
Bockmann Master vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,449kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,449kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Master | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1316kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bockmann Master, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The entry point into Bockmann's polyester-bodied trailer range, aimed at owners of one or two horses who want a simple, low-maintenance trailer rather than an aluminium premium model. It competes on price against other basic 2-horse trailers.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,449kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Bockmann Master and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,449kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Master is a polyester-bodied 2-horse trailer with tack room; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which carries more, the Bockmann Master or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 1,449kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Master 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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