Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Brian James Tipper carries 2.2 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 585kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2.2 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 585kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 200kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 300kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.15m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 1.85m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 carries 2.2 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Tipper carries 2.2 tonnes more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 585kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2.2 tonnes.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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