Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 185kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is 66cm (2ft) longer inside and is 8cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 185kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 66cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 8cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2100kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1524mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2440mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 66cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 185kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is 66cm (2ft) longer inside and is 8cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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