Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 630kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 630kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 630kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 630kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM106 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 630kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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