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Ifor Williams LM166 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM166
Ifor Williams LM166 - image: blains.co.uk
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: M-TEC

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM166M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
Gross weight3500kg2000kg
Unladen weight795kg550kg
Payload2705kg1450kg
Internal bed4.77m x 1.98m-
Internal length-2450mm
Internal width-1280mm
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked (Knott, 4 wheels)

Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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 carries 1,255kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.5 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 245kg lighter empty

A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.

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Full 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM166 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 245kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams LM166, by 1,255kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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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