Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 60kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 525kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
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 GD105 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 60kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 67cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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