Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 194kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 194kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2975kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 194kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 194kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 194kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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