Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 975kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 975kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 975kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 975kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 975kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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