Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 155kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 60kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 60kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 155kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 845kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2655kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM167. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 60kg lighter empty
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 LM167 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 155kg more
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 155kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 60kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 60kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 155kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM167 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.