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Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Brian James Tipper is 6cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 2cm wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperIfor Williams GH1054BT
Payloadup to 2500kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m1.62m (5' 4")
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m3.04m (9' 11")
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg-
Unladen weightfrom 785kg-
AxlesTwin or Tri-
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 6cm longer inside

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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

  • you want one that is 2cm wider inside

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Brian James Tipper is 6cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams GH1054BT is 2cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

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