Head to head
Bockmann AT 4019/27 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 887kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 887kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann AT 4019/27 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2088kg | 2975kg |
| Load area | 4000x1940mm | - |
| Features | Tipping bed, cable winch | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bockmann AT 4019/27, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the AT 4019/27 if...
A tipping, low-bed car transporter from German builder Bockmann, rated to carry a car or light plant up to around 2 tonnes. The tipping bed and integral winch let one person load a non-runner without a separate ramp, which is what puts it in vehicle recovery and plant fleets rather than ordinary car trailers.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 887kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Bockmann AT 4019/27 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 887kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann AT 4019/27 is a tipping, low-bed car transporter trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann AT 4019/27 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 887kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann AT 4019/27 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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