Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 225kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 225kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Payload | 2975kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Ifor Williams Q Range. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is 225kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Q Range is 225kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 225kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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