Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Rice Beaufort Double
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1,920kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1,920kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | - |
| Payload | 2765kg | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Rice Beaufort Double. 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 1,920kg 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 Beaufort Double if...
A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 1,920kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Rice Beaufort Double 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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