Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 915kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 915kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 115kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 915kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 915kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 915kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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