Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 455kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 455kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 455kg 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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 455kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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