Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Lider 39600
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 25kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 39600 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 550kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Payload | 2975kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Lider 39600. 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 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
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 39600 if...
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Lider 39600?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross and is 25kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Lider 39600?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Lider 39600.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Lider 39600 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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