Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Nugent P3116H
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more. The Nugent P3116H has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent P3116H weighs 210kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Nugent P3116H has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 210kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Nugent P3116H. 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 210kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 210kg 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 210kg lighter empty and carries 210kg more. The Nugent P3116H has a bed 71cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Nugent P3116H.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent P3116H?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 210kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent P3116H 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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