Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.58m (5ft) longer and carries 755kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.58m (5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 755kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 125kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.58m (5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 755kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 1.58m (5ft) longer and carries 755kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 755kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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