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Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 727kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper 2
Brian James Tipper 2 - image: DWL Machinery
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Tipper 2Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Payload1835kg to 2500kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight2700kg to 3500kg-
Unladen weight785kg to 1200kg-
Internal bed2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide-
Axles2 or 3 (model dependent)-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

  • you want one that carries 727kg more

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 727kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 727kg.

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