Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 950kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 950kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 150kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 950kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 150kg 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 GX105 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 950kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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