Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 285kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 285kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 500kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2200kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 carries 300kg more
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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 285kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 300kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Brian James Tipper, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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