Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,406kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 594kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,406kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 594kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 359kg |
| 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 | - | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Ifor Williams P5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,406kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 594kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,406kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 594kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 594kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,406kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P5 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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