Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,275kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 16cm longer inside and is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,275kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 16cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 7cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 10kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 775kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1225kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.67m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.26m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 1,275kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 16cm longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,275kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 16cm longer inside and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,275kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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