Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Brian James Tipper is 80kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 16cm longer inside and is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 80kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 16cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is 7cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 865kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1735kg |
| 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 HBX506. 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 80kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 16cm longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Tipper is 80kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBX506 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 HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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