Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 792kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 75kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 792kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 75kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM85 has a bed 14cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 525kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 792kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 14cm longer
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 Brian James Eco Plant and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 792kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is 75kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 792kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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