Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Brian James Tipper is 695kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.12m (7ft) longer inside and is 64cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 695kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.12m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Transporta is 64cm (2ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1480kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 2236mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 5220mm |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 695kg lighter empty
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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is 2.12m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Brian James Tipper is 695kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is 2.12m (7ft) longer inside and is 64cm (2ft) wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 695kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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