Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Nugent Q1710
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,768kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 372kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,768kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 372kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM85 has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 153kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 207kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Nugent Q1710. 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 2,768kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,140kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 74cm (2.5ft) longer
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 372kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Nugent Q1710?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,768kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 372kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 372kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent Q1710?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,768kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Nugent Q1710 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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