Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 385kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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