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Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams LM105

The Ifor Williams LM105 is 180kg lighter empty and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Ifor Williams LM105
Ifor Williams LM105 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperIfor Williams LM105
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg3500kg
Unladen weightfrom 785kg605kg
Payloadup to 2500kg2895kg
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m-
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m-
AxlesTwin or Tri-
Internal bed-3.01m x 1.68m

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.

Full Tipper specifications →

Buy or hire the LM105 if...

  • you want one that is 180kg lighter empty
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 395kg more

A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105 is 180kg lighter empty and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.

Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM105?

The Ifor Williams LM105, by 395kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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