Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 800kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 800kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| 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: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 800kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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.
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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 800kg 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 LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 800kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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