Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Humbaur HTK has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 425kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 425kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
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 carries 425kg 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 Humbaur HTK and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Humbaur HTK has a bed 70cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 425kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 425kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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