Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,010kg more and is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,010kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 210kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.47m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 1,010kg more
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Ifor Williams BV105 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,010kg more and is 210kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,010kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 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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