Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 110kg lighter empty and has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 110kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 190kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, Ifor Williams GX105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is 110kg lighter empty
- you want one that has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer
- you want one that carries 190kg more
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 2 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 110kg lighter empty and has a bed 33cm (1ft) longer. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; 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 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 110kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 190kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 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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