Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 905kg more and has a bed 96cm (3ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 905kg more.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD has a bed 96cm (3ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 25kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.66m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GX125 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that carries 905kg more
- you want one that has a bed 96cm (3ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
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 GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 905kg more and has a bed 96cm (3ft) longer. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 905kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX125 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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