Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Lider 38950
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 105kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 630kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | 2765kg | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 155cm |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Lider 38950. 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 1.5 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 105kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Lider 38950?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 38950 is 105kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 105kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Lider 38950 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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