Head to head
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


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 180kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 395kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 605kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2895kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
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.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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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