Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 429kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,574kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 429kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,574kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 2975kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 525kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 429kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,574kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 429kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,574kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 429kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,574kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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