Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,415kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 335kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,415kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 335kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 560kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 2,415kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM85 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,415kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 335kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,415kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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