Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 255kg lighter empty and carries 335kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 255kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 335kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH94BT has a bed 9cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 2.79m x 1.31m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GH94BT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 255kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 335kg more
- you want one that has a bed 9cm longer
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 255kg lighter empty and carries 335kg more. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 255kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 335kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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