Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 235kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 235kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 765kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2735kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 235kg more
- you want one that is 20kg lighter empty
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 235kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 235kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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