Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,233kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 517kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,233kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 517kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 532kg |
| 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 | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,233kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 517kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,233kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P8e is 517kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 517kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,233kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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