Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.44m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1 tonnes more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.44m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 2975kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 1 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.44m (8ft) longer
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail has a bed 2.44m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 1 tonnes more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 1 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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