Head to head
Ifor Williams BV105 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 245kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 555kg more.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 20cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV105 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1965kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | 3.1m |
| Internal width | 1.47m | 1.67m |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV105, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 555kg more
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV105 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV105 is 245kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 555kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 245kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV105 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 555kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV105 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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