Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is 35cm (1ft) wider inside and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 335kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 55cm (2ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.25m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2.55m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 35cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 55cm (2ft) longer inside
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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is 35cm (1ft) wider inside and is 55cm (2ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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