Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Tipper
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 689kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 689kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | up to 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | from 785kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 689kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Tipper?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 689kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Tipper?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 689kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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