Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1.5 tonnes more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 2.25m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1205kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1500mm | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.5 tonnes more
- you want one that has a bed 2.25m (7.5ft) longer
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
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.5 tonnes more. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 1.5 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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