Head to head
Bateson Ascot vs Brian James Tipper
The Bateson Ascot is 5cm wider inside and is 9cm longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Internal width: the Bateson Ascot is 5cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson Ascot is 9cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Ascot | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 3.19m | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1.65m | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2300kg | - |
| Internal height | 2.22m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof plastic and galvanised steel, 18mm stall mats | - |
| Gross weight | - | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bateson Ascot, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ascot if...
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
- you want one that is 9cm longer inside
A simple two-horse trailer from Bateson, similar in capacity to the maker's Deauville model. At 2300kg gross it stays towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup, which is why it turns up with private owners and small livery yards rather than professional transporters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Ascot and the Brian James Tipper?
The Bateson Ascot is 5cm wider inside and is 9cm longer inside. The Bateson Ascot is a twin horse trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
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