Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 285kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 515kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| 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 GD84, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 515kg more
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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside 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 GD84 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 515kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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