Model against model
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GX105
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper 2 figures and full Ifor Williams GX105 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the GX105 if...
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Manufacturer also sells a skids-only version at slightly lower unladen weight; figures shown are for the ramp version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
Brian James Tipper 2: 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. Ifor Williams GX105: A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
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