Head to head
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 770kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2730kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 770kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 770kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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