Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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