Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 275kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 275kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 2975kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 275kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 275kg lighter empty and carries 275kg more. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 275kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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