Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 585kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GD105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 200kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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