Head to head
Ifor Williams LM105 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM105 is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 130kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 130kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM105 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 605kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2895kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.68m | - |
| 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 LM105, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM105 if...
- you want one that is 130kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 130kg more
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
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 LM105 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM105 is 130kg lighter empty and carries 130kg more. The Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed 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 LM105 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM105 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 130kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM105 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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