Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 410kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 410kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 410kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2975kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 410kg 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 PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 410kg lighter empty and carries 410kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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