Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 905kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 905kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 105kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 1860kg |
| 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 | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 905kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 105kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 905kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 105kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 905kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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