Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 195kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 13cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2520kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.73m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.60m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 13cm wider inside
- you want one that carries 20kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 50cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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