Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.66m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.66m (5.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 795kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 210kg lighter empty
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 LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.66m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.66m (5.5ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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