Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 689kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 434kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 weighs 689kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper 2 carries 434kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Brian James Tipper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | - | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 2 if...
- you want one that carries 434kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 689kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 434kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 689kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper 2.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2, by 434kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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