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Ifor Williams LM166 vs Lider 39600

The Lider 39600 is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM166
Ifor Williams LM166 - image: blains.co.uk
Lider 39600
Lider 39600 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM166Lider 39600
Gross weight3500kg2500kg
Unladen weight795kg550kg
Internal bed4.77m x 1.98m256 x 148 x 30cm
Payload2705kg-
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Lider 39600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LM166 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross

Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.

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Full LM166 specifications →

Buy or hire the 39600 if...

  • you want one that is 245kg lighter empty

A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.

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Full 39600 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM166 and the Lider 39600?

The Lider 39600 is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Lider 39600?

The Lider 39600. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Lider 39600 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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