Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 115kg lighter empty and carries 115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 115kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| 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 LM106, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that is 115kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 115kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
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 LM106 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 115kg lighter empty and carries 115kg more. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider 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 LM106 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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