Head to head
Bockmann Champion C Esprit vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 935kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 5cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 935kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Champion C Esprit | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 1565kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3100mm | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bockmann Champion C Esprit, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Champion C Esprit if...
- you want one that is 5cm wider inside
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 935kg more
- 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
- 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 Bockmann Champion C Esprit and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 935kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is 5cm wider inside. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Champion C Esprit or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 935kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Champion C Esprit 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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