Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 845kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 845kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 845kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM166 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 845kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 45kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 845kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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