Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 255kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 330kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 255kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 330kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 530kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2170kg |
| 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 GH94BT. 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 330kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 255kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 330kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Brian James Tipper, by 330kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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