Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Brian James Tipper is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 7cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| 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 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider 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 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Brian James Tipper is 78cm (2.5ft) longer inside and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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