Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 725kg lighter empty and carries 725kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 725kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 725kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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 725kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 725kg 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 725kg lighter empty and carries 725kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 725kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock 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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