Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM106 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM106 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 95kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 95kg 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 LM106 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM106 has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 95kg lighter empty and carries 95kg more. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 95kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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