Model against model
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GD84
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.25m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2.55m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper figures and full Ifor Williams GD84 figures.
Choose the Tipper if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the GD84 if...
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Manufacturer also lists single-axle 1400kg/1500kg GD84 variants; figures shown are for the 2700kg twin-axle version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GD84?
Brian James Tipper: 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. Ifor Williams GD84: A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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