Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 95kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 95kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 310kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 690kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2810kg |
| 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 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 95kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 310kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 95kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 310kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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