Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,135kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2765kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| 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: Humbaur Steely, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,135kg more
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 Humbaur Steely and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,135kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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