Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 280kg lighter empty and carries 280kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 280kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 280kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 620kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2880kg |
| Overall length | 4.70m | - |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that is 280kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 280kg more
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 BV106 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 280kg lighter empty and carries 280kg more. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 280kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 280kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 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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