Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,005kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,005kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 125kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH1054 has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1,005kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,005kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,005kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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