Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,675kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 325kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,675kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 325kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | - |
| Internal width | 1.15m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,675kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 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 Ifor Williams BV64e and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,675kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 325kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,675kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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