Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 455kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 455kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 470kg |
| 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 | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, M-Tec 8ft 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 2,295kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,295kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 455kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,295kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft 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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