Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 1,115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 315kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1,115kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 1,115kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 1,115kg more. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 315kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1,115kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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