Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 210kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 2975kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 210kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 210kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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