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Ifor Williams LM146 vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 595kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM146Lider 29420
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight735kg140kg
Overall length5.60m-
Overall width2.10m-
Bed4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)-
Payload2765kg-
Tyres195/60R12C-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Lider 29420. 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 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.

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Full LM146 specifications →

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 595kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Full 29420 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 595kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 595kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Lider 29420 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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