Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,465kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 285kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,465kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 285kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 510kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1820mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 2,465kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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
Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,465kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 285kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,465kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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