Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 950kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 950kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX106 has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2785kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.03m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 950kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 950kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 950kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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