Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Ifor Williams LM166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer
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 GX106 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 1.74m (5.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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