Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Brian James Tipper is 13cm wider inside and is 10cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 50kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 13cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 50kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1965kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.47m |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.00m |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 is 13cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the BV105 if...
- you want one that is 50kg 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Brian James Tipper is 13cm wider inside and is 10cm longer inside. The Ifor Williams BV105 is 50kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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