Ifor Williams Tipper Trailers Explained: TT2012, TT2515, TT3017 and TT3621

If you regularly move soil, aggregate, rubble, green waste or other loose materials, an Ifor Williams Tipper can make a huge difference to how quickly the job gets done. Instead of arriving on site and unloading by hand, the tipping body allows the load to be discharged directly where it is needed.

The current range covers everything from the compact TT2012 single axle tipper through to the larger TT2515, TT3017 and TT3621 twin axle models. Each one suits a slightly different type of buyer, so this guide looks at the important differences including size, gross weight, tipping system, floor construction, wheel options, plant carrying capability and accessories.

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• What are Ifor Williams Tipper trailers designed for?
• The Ifor Williams Tipper range at a glance
• TT2012 single axle tipper
• TT2515 twin axle tipper
• TT3017 power tipper
• TT3621 power tipper
• TT2012 vs TT2515 vs TT3017 vs TT3621
• Key Tipper features that matter
• Manual vs electric hydraulic tipping
• 12 inch vs 13 inch wheels
• Can you carry plant on an Ifor Williams Tipper?
• Tipper accessories and optional extras
• Which Ifor Williams Tipper is right for you?
• Questions to ask before ordering
• Frequently asked questions
• Wrapping up

What are Ifor Williams Tipper trailers designed for?

Ifor Williams Tipper trailers are built around a simple idea: make carrying and unloading loose materials quicker, easier and more practical.

They are widely used across building, landscaping, tree surgery, agriculture and general contracting because the same trailer can be used for several different jobs throughout the working week.

Typical loads include:

• Soil and topsoil for landscaping and groundwork.
• Sand, ballast and aggregate for construction work.
• Hardcore and rubble from building and clearance jobs.
• Logs, branches and green waste for tree surgery and landscaping.
• Bulk bags and loose materials that would otherwise be time consuming to unload manually.
• Plant and machinery on suitable models fitted with the correct loading and securing equipment.

The key advantage is versatility. A Tipper does not have to be limited to carrying loose material. The larger models can be specified with loading skids, lashing points, prop stands, mesh sides, solid extensions and other accessories that allow the same trailer to perform several roles.

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The Ifor Williams Tipper range at a glance

The main decision is not simply how large a trailer you want. The four models sit at quite different points in terms of gross weight, bed size, tipping system and intended workload.

• TT2012: Lightweight single axle tipper with manual hydraulic operation.
• TT2515: Compact twin axle model with a 2700kg maximum gross weight and manual or powered tipping options depending on specification.
• TT3017: 3500kg twin axle power tipper with a larger bed and strong carrying capacity.
• TT3621: The largest model in the range, designed where bed area and load dimensions matter most.

Ifor Williams previously used model names such as TT85, TT105 and TT126. These became the metric TT2515, TT3017 and TT3621 designations, with the new names reflecting the approximate bed dimensions.

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TT2012: Compact single axle tipper

The TT2012 is the smallest model in the range and fills the gap between lighter utility trailers and the heavier commercial twin axle Tippers.

Ifor Williams describes it as light and adaptable, with an unladen weight of 398kg and a maximum gross weight of 1500kg. The manufacturer positions it as a trailer designed to handle around a one tonne payload of materials such as logs, gravel, rubble, garden debris and builders' bags.

That makes it particularly appealing to landscapers, gardeners, smallholders and users with lighter towing vehicles who still want proper tipping capability.

• Maximum gross weight: 1500kg
• Published unladen weight: 398kg
• Internal bed: 1975mm x 1220mm
• Overall length: 3270mm
• Overall width: 1710mm
• Tipping angle: 57 degrees
• Tyres: 185/70R13C
• Tipping system: Manual hydraulic pump

The TT2012 also differs from the larger models in construction. It uses a steel welded and galvanised chassis, steel tipping platform and steel sides and bed construction, together with a heavy duty three stage hydraulic ram.

Other standard features include twin leaf parabolic suspension, a skip back, removable tailboard, rope hooks, prop stands and a spare wheel.

Choose the TT2012 if: you want a compact, relatively lightweight tipper for landscaping, gardening, smallholding or lighter commercial work.

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TT2515: Compact twin axle tipper

The TT2515 is the smallest model in the main twin axle range and is a natural step up for users who need more payload, greater stability and more commercial capability than the TT2012.

Its internal bed measures approximately 2.46m by 1.49m, giving it the traditional 8 foot by 5 foot proportions many commercial users are familiar with.

• Maximum gross weight: 2700kg
• Internal bed: 2460mm x 1490mm
• Published unladen weight: approximately 700kg to 730kg depending on specification
• Floor: Strengthened aluminium planked floor
• Axles: Twin axle
• Tipping: Manual or electric hydraulic depending on specification
• Wheel options: Different tyre and wheel configurations are available depending on model specification

The power tip version uses a self contained 12 volt battery and hydraulic system. The TT2515 is also designed with provision for loading skid storage, increasing its usefulness for operators who occasionally need to transport wheeled or tracked equipment.

Choose the TT2515 if: you want a commercial twin axle Tipper while keeping the overall dimensions relatively compact.

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TT3017: The all-round 3500kg power tipper

The TT3017 is likely to be the sweet spot for many commercial buyers. It combines a 3500kg maximum gross weight with a useful 3.01m by 1.62m bed, without becoming as physically large as the TT3621.

This makes it particularly suitable for builders, landscapers, groundwork contractors and businesses that want one trailer capable of carrying both loose materials and suitable plant.

• Maximum gross weight: 3500kg
• Internal bed: 3010mm x 1620mm
• Published unladen weight: approximately 870kg to 880kg depending on tyre specification
• Floor: Strengthened aluminium planked floor
• Tipping: Electric hydraulic system
• Power supply: Self contained 12 volt battery
• Wheel options: 12 inch and 13 inch configurations available

Its combination of gross weight, bed dimensions and accessory options makes the TT3017 one of the most flexible models in the range.

Choose the TT3017 if: you want strong carrying capacity and enough versatility for regular commercial work without moving to the biggest trailer available.

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TT3621: Maximum bed space for bigger jobs

The TT3621 is the largest model in the Tipper range and is aimed at buyers who need significantly more usable bed area.

Its internal platform measures approximately 3.62m long by 1.95m wide, making it much better suited to bulky materials, larger machinery or loads where physical dimensions matter as much as weight.

• Maximum gross weight: 3500kg
• Internal bed: 3620mm x 1950mm
• Published unladen weight: approximately 990kg to 1000kg depending on tyre specification
• Floor: Strengthened aluminium planked floor
• Tipping: Electric hydraulic system
• Power supply: Self contained 12 volt battery
• Wheel options: 12 inch and 13 inch configurations available

The larger trailer itself weighs more than the TT3017, so maximum bed size does not automatically mean maximum payload. The TT3621 earns its place where the dimensions and volume of the load are the deciding factor.

Choose the TT3621 if: you need the largest possible loading platform in the Ifor Williams Tipper range.

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TT2012 vs TT2515 vs TT3017 vs TT3621

If you are comparing models, the easiest starting point is bed size, maximum gross weight and the type of work you expect the trailer to do most often.

Exact trailer weight and payload vary according to specification, tyre choice and fitted accessories. Always check the live product specification before ordering or loading.

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Key Tipper features that matter

The twin axle Tipper range has several design details that make a real difference in day to day use.

• Galvanised steel chassis and drawbar. Designed to provide long term corrosion protection underneath the trailer.
• Strengthened aluminium floor. Standard across the TT2515, TT3017 and TT3621 range.
• Beam axle and leaf spring suspension. Designed around stability, reliability and relatively low maintenance.
• Spare wheel. Fitted as standard to the twin axle Tipper range.
• Strengthened dropsides and headboard. Designed to minimise gaps and provide a robust load area.
• Double hinged rear tailboard. Hinged at both the top and bottom to suit different loading and tipping jobs.
• Protected hydraulic components. The tipper pump is positioned beneath the trailer bed on powered models to provide additional protection.
• Lockable control storage. Powered models include a practical storage box for the tipper remote control.

These details are easy to overlook when comparing trailers purely by size and payload, but they are the features owners interact with every working day.

Manual vs electric hydraulic tipping

The tipping system is one of the clearest differences between models.

The TT2012 uses a manual hydraulic pump. Its heavy duty hydraulic ram is operated by hand and is designed around the lighter duty role of the compact single axle trailer.

The TT2515 can be specified with manual or electric hydraulic operation. The powered version uses a self contained 12 volt battery.

The TT3017 and TT3621 are electrically operated. For regular commercial users, this makes tipping faster and requires much less physical effort when loads are being discharged repeatedly throughout the day.

• Manual tipping: Simple and well suited to lighter or less frequent use.
• Electric tipping: Better suited to repeated commercial unloading.
• Think about frequency: The more times you tip in a working day, the more valuable powered operation becomes.

For a landscaper tipping once at the end of a job, manual operation may be perfectly suitable. For a contractor moving several loads of aggregate throughout the day, electric hydraulic tipping can make a noticeable difference.

12 inch vs 13 inch wheels

The larger Tipper models are available with different wheel and tyre configurations. The important difference for most buyers is the effect this has on loading height and ground clearance.

• 12 inch wheel configurations provide a lower bed height, which can help reduce the angle when loading plant using skids.
• 13 inch wheel configurations provide additional ground clearance, which may suit trailers regularly used on building sites, tracks or rougher ground.

The TT3017 and TT3621 specifications supplied by Ifor Williams show a bed height of approximately 720mm on the lower wheel configuration and approximately 740mm on the 13 inch version.

That difference might sound small, but it can matter when loading compact machinery or working in uneven environments.

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Can you carry plant on an Ifor Williams Tipper?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of the twin axle Tipper range is that suitable models can be configured to carry wheeled or tracked plant as well as loose material.

Ifor Williams offers 2.4m loading skids in both steel and aluminium. A skid carrier allows them to be stored with the trailer, while prop stands are recommended when loading and unloading machinery.

Floor mounted lashing points can also be added. The Ifor Williams accessory information rates these at 500kg each and specifically recommends them for users carrying plant.

Useful plant transport accessories include:

• 2.4m steel loading skids
• 2.4m aluminium loading skids
• Skid carrier
• Prop stand kit
• Floor mounted lashing points
• Electric winch

This means a correctly specified Tipper can potentially carry aggregate to one job and compact plant to the next, reducing the need for several different trailers.

Always check the machinery weight, dimensions, approved lashing points, trailer payload and towing vehicle limits before transport.

Tipper accessories and optional extras

The accessory range is one of the reasons Ifor Williams Tippers work across so many industries. The trailer can be configured around the materials and equipment you carry most often.

Popular options include:

• Mesh sides. Ideal for bulky lighter materials such as branches, logs, green waste and waste bags.
• Solid side extensions. Add extra load height while retaining smaller loose materials that could escape through mesh.
• Removable ladder rack. Useful for ladders, timber, pipe and longer materials.
• Loading skids. Available in steel and aluminium for suitable wheeled and tracked machinery.
• Skid carrier. Provides dedicated storage for loading skids.
• Prop stands. Improve stability during plant loading and unloading.
• Floor mounted lashing points. Provide additional load securing options.
• Rear light guards. Help protect the rear lighting equipment during demanding site use and tipping.
• Toolbox. Provides lockable storage for smaller items.
• Electric winch. Useful where equipment may need assistance during loading.

The most important thing is to choose accessories around the work. A tree surgeon is likely to get far more value from mesh sides, while a contractor moving machinery may prioritise loading skids, prop stands and additional lashing points.

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Which Ifor Williams Tipper is right for you?

The easiest way to choose a Tipper is to start with the work rather than the trailer. Think about what you carry most often, how heavy it is, how much physical space it needs and how frequently you will use the tipping function.

• Choose the TT2012 if: you want a lighter, compact Tipper for gardening, landscaping, logs, green waste and general lighter duty work.
• Choose the TT2515 if: you want twin axle stability and greater carrying capacity without moving straight to a 3500kg trailer.
• Choose the TT3017 if: you want a strong all-round commercial Tipper with a useful balance of bed size and carrying capacity.
• Choose the TT3621 if: your priority is maximum bed area for bulky loads or larger equipment.

Do not assume that the largest trailer is automatically the best choice. A smaller trailer with the right payload and accessories may be easier to manoeuvre, cheaper to operate and better suited to the towing vehicle you already own.

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Questions to ask before ordering

Before choosing a model, it is worth answering a few practical questions about how the trailer will actually be used.

• What material will I carry most often?
• What is the heaviest load I realistically expect to transport?
• Do I need to transport plant as well as loose material?
• Would mesh sides or solid side extensions suit my loads better?
• How often will I use the tipping function?
• Would a lower loading height help when loading machinery?
• What is the legal towing capacity of my vehicle?
• Do I need a compact trailer for tight sites or maximum bed area for larger loads?

Thinking through these questions before ordering usually makes the model choice much clearer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the smallest Ifor Williams Tipper?

The TT2012 is the smallest model in the current range. It is a single axle trailer with a 1500kg maximum gross weight, manual hydraulic tipping system and an internal bed measuring approximately 1975mm by 1220mm.

What is the biggest Ifor Williams Tipper?

The TT3621 is the largest model covered in this guide. Its internal bed measures approximately 3620mm by 1950mm and it has a maximum gross weight of 3500kg.

Which Ifor Williams Tipper is best for builders?

The TT3017 and TT3621 are strong choices for demanding commercial work because both offer a 3500kg maximum gross weight, electric hydraulic tipping and a wide range of accessories. The right choice depends primarily on the required bed size, load dimensions and towing vehicle.

Can an Ifor Williams Tipper carry a mini digger?

Suitable twin axle models can be configured with loading skids, prop stands and lashing points for carrying wheeled or tracked plant. Always check the machinery weight and dimensions against the trailer specification and towing vehicle limits.

What is the difference between mesh sides and solid side extensions?

Mesh sides are particularly useful for bulky lightweight loads such as branches and green waste. Solid side extensions increase load height while retaining smaller loose materials that could pass through mesh.

Can I get an electric Tipper?

Yes. The TT3017 and TT3621 use electric hydraulic tipping systems with self contained 12 volt batteries. The TT2515 can also be supplied in powered configurations.

Do Ifor Williams Tippers require servicing?

Yes. Brakes, tyres, bearings, suspension, coupling components and hydraulic systems should be inspected and maintained regularly. GT Towing offers professional trailer servicing and repairs from its Hertfordshire workshop.

Can I finance an Ifor Williams Tipper?

GT Towing offers finance options on eligible new and used trailers supplied by GT Towing, subject to approval and the applicable finance terms.

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Wrapping up

The Ifor Williams Tipper range covers a surprisingly wide range of jobs. At one end, the TT2012 gives landscapers, gardeners and lighter users a compact single axle trailer with proper hydraulic tipping. At the other, the TT3017 and TT3621 provide the size, electric tipping and accessory options expected from a serious commercial trailer.

The TT2515 sits neatly between those two extremes, giving buyers twin axle stability and greater capacity without immediately moving into the largest 3500kg models.

The right choice comes down to how you work. Bed size, gross weight, towing vehicle, loading height, tipping frequency and accessories all matter more than simply choosing the biggest trailer available.

If you are unsure which model or specification is right, GT Towing can help compare trailers, accessories and towing requirements before you order.

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