Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 455kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 455kg more
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.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM166 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 455kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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