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Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HB511
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1,000kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.79m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.52m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper figures and full Ifor Williams HB511 figures.
Choose the Tipper if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HB511?
Brian James Tipper: 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. Ifor Williams HB511: The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Are these figures reliable?
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