Head to head
Ifor Williams LM105 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM105 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM105 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM105 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 605kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2895kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.68m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM105, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM105 if...
- you want one that has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg 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 LM105 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM105 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 80kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM105 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM105 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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