Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Brian James Tipper is 62cm (2ft) longer inside and is 55kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 62cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 55kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 10cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 840kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1860kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1500mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2480mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 62cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 55kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 10cm wider 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper is 62cm (2ft) longer inside and is 55kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 55kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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