Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 745kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 745kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5.60m | 6595mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 1480kg |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | 2765kg | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 is 745kg lighter empty
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 Transporta if...
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 745kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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