Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 3500kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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