Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,425kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,425kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 2975kg |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,425kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
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 B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,425kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is 325kg lighter empty. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,425kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer 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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