Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 165kg lighter empty and carries 165kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 165kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 165kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 165kg 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 GX105 HD and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 165kg lighter empty and carries 165kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 165kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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