Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 275kg lighter empty and is 90cm (3ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 275kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 90cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is 24cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 510kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.84m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 4.0m |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 100kg 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 275kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 90cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 24cm wider inside
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 275kg lighter empty and is 90cm (3ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 275kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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