Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,255kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 495kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,255kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 495kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 510kg |
| 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 length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 2,255kg 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 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 495kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,255kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 495kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 495kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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