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Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,465kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 535kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,465kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 535kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| 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 BV64e, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 535kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,465kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes 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 BV64e and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,465kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 535kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,465kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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