Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 725kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 75kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 725kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 75kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 725kg more
- 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 GD84 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 725kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is 75kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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