Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| 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 GX105, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 740kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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