Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 2.33m (7.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 2.33m (7.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 270kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.33m (7.5ft) longer
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 270kg 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 LM166 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 2.33m (7.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 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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