Head to head
Equi-Trek Day-Treka vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 570kg lighter empty and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 570kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Day-Treka | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1095kg | 525kg |
| Axles | 2 | - |
| Brakes | Braked (four fully braked wheels) | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Equi-Trek Day-Treka, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 570kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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 Equi-Trek Day-Treka and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 570kg lighter empty and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Day-Treka or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 570kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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