Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 165kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 380kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 620kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2880kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 165kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 380kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 165kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 165kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 380kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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