Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 780kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 780kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 carries 780kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM106 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 780kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 20kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 780kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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