Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 815kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 1cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 815kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 15kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 1cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1cm longer
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 815kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 15kg 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 GX84 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 815kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX84 has a bed 1cm longer. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 15kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 815kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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