Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 190kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more. The Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 190kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 190kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 190kg 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 GX106 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 190kg lighter empty and carries 190kg more. The Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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