Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 265kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 265kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2765kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 265kg more
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 265kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 265kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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