Head to head
Brian James Tipper 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 weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 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 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 110kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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