Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 690kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 690kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2655kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams LM167. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
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 LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 690kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 690kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 110kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 690kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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