Head to head
Ifor Williams BV106 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 165kg lighter empty and carries 165kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV106 weighs 165kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 165kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV106 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4.70m | 5.60m |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) | 735kg |
| Payload | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) | 2765kg |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | 195/60R12C |
| Internal load length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV106, Ifor Williams LM146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV106 if...
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 165kg more
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV106 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 165kg lighter empty and carries 165kg more. The Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions.; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 165kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV106 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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