Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Tickners RL5000
The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty lm range.. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5.60m | 7,000mm |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Payload | 2765kg | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Tickners RL5000?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Tickners RL5000 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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