Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Bateson 35MD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 200kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Ifor Williams LM85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg 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
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Bateson 35MD has a bed 59cm (2ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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