Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 475kg lighter empty and carries 475kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 475kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 1000kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 475kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 475kg 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
Buy or hire the U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 475kg lighter empty and carries 475kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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