Model against model
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM85
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 35MD figures and full Ifor Williams LM85 figures.
Choose the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Full specifications →Choose the LM85 if...
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.
A lighter 2700kg-rated LM85 is also sold; figures shown are for the 3500kg version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM85?
Bateson 35MD: A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage. Ifor Williams LM85: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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