Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is 85kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 85kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams TT3017. 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 85kg 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is 85kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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