Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 575kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 575kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 1100 kg |
| Gross weight | 3500kg | - |
| Payload | 2975kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Internal length | - | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Internal width | - | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 575kg lighter empty
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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 575kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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