Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 125kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 660kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2840kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 125kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 340kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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