Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Brian James Tipper is 135kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 7cm wider inside and is 6cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 135kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 7cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 920kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.67m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.16m |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 135kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Brian James Tipper is 135kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 7cm wider inside and is 6cm longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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