Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 35kg lighter empty and has a bed 10cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 35kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 10cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 620kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 3.01m x 1.98m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2880kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams LM106. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is 35kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 10cm longer
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 GD105 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 35kg lighter empty and has a bed 10cm longer. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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