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Ifor Williams LM146 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,205kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 545kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM146
Ifor Williams LM146 - image: blains.co.uk
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM146Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
Overall length5.60m5.99m
Overall width2.10m1.83m
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight735kg190kg
Payload2765kg560kg
Bed4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width)-
Tyres195/60R12C-
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 2,205kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 545kg lighter empty

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,205kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 545kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,205kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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