Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Brian James Tipper carries 475kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 110kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 475kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 110kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2025kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 carries 475kg more
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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Brian James Tipper carries 475kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is 110kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Brian James Tipper, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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