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Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams BV105
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 | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1965kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.47m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.00m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin (dual) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper figures and full Ifor Williams BV105 figures.
Choose the Tipper if...
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Full specifications →Choose the BV105 if...
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Manufacturer offers 5', 6' and 7' high-roof options at this bed length; figures shown are for the 6' high roof version.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams BV105?
Brian James Tipper: Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating. Ifor Williams BV105: A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Are these figures reliable?
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