Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,449kg more. The Erde 153 is 401kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,449kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 401kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | - |
| Internal width | 98cm | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 401kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,449kg more
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 Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,449kg more. The Erde 153 is 401kg lighter empty. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde 153. It is 401kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,449kg.
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