Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Brian James Tipper is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,115kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 58cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 2.18m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,115kg 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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James Tipper is 1,115kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside and is 58cm (2ft) wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 1,115kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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