Model against model
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams TA5
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 TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.53m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper figures and full Ifor Williams TA5 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Sold in three lengths and two heights, plus heavy-duty versions at a higher gross weight. Figures above span the range rather than describing one trailer.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams TA5?
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 TA5: The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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