Head to head
Ifor Williams GX vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700-3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
| Payload | - | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX if...
Ifor Williams GX, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
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 GX and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams GX is a plant trailer range; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX 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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