Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 525kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 HB506 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 395kg lighter empty and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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