Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 90kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 125kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 125kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 90kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 910kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2590kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 125kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 90kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 90kg more. The Brian James Tipper is 125kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 125kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 90kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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