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Debon Roadster Platform vs Ifor Williams LM146

The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 455kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Roadster Platform
Debon Roadster Platform
Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Debon Roadster PlatformIfor Williams LM146
Gross weight750kg or 1300kg (two configurations)3500kg
Unladen weight280kg or 330kg735kg
Payload470kg or 970kg2765kg
Internal length3035mm-
Internal width1785mm-
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: Debon Roadster Platform, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...

  • you want one that is 455kg lighter empty

A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.

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Buy or hire the LM146 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,295kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Debon Roadster Platform and the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 455kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..

Which is lighter, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.

Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Ifor Williams LM146?

The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,295kg.

Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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