Head to head
Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,869kg more and is rated 2,150kg heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 has a bed 8cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,869kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,150kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 has a bed 8cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1350kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1106kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1300mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-ALK 2513/135 if...
- you want one that has a bed 8cm longer
A single-axle box trailer that also tips, giving private and trade users a lightweight option for both general loads and loose materials. It fits within a car's braked towing limit for many vehicles.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,869kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,150kg 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 TL-ALK 2513/135 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,869kg more and is rated 2,150kg heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 has a bed 8cm longer. The Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 is a small tipping low-loader box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,869kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-ALK 2513/135 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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