Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,010kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 525kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,010kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 525kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | 490kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 525kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 2,010kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,010kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 525kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Tipper?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,010kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Brian James Tipper 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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