Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 735kg |
| 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: Equi-Trek Apollo, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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