Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 455kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 455kg 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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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