Head to head
Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 650kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P has a bed 12cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P has a bed 12cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2325kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 2560mm x 1650mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DK-AL 2516/30 P if...
- you want one that has a bed 12cm longer
A three-way tipping trailer with an electro-hydraulic ram, aimed at farmers, groundworkers and landscapers moving loose materials like muck, aggregate or spoil. The three-way tip lets it discharge to either side or the rear.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 650kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 DK-AL 2516/30 P and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 650kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P has a bed 12cm longer. The Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P is a three-way hydraulic tipper trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 650kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann DK-AL 2516/30 P 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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