Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Woodford Widebody
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 405kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,825kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 405kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| 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 bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Woodford Widebody. 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 1,825kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM146 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 1,825kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Woodford Widebody is 405kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 405kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 1,825kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Woodford Widebody 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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