Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 260kg lighter empty and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 525kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2975kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 475kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 260kg 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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