Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 245kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 245kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 540kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2160kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 340kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 245kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 340kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Tipper, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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