Head to head
Bockmann KK 3018/27 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,089kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,089kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann KK 3018/27 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1886kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 2970mm | - |
| Internal width | 1820mm | - |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bockmann KK 3018/27, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KK 3018/27 if...
An insulated, temperature-controlled box trailer for moving chilled or frozen goods, used by caterers, market traders and small food businesses. Its own cooling unit lets it hold a set temperature independent of the tow vehicle.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,089kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann KK 3018/27 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,089kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Bockmann KK 3018/27 is a refrigerated box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann KK 3018/27 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,089kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann KK 3018/27 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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