Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 115kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 100kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 100kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 885kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2615kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 100kg 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 115kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 115kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 100kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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