Head to head
Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,295kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 1205kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 2515mm x 1500mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TL-AL 2515/15 if...
A mid-weight single-axle trailer in the TL-AL family, wider than the smallest models for bulkier loads while staying within a 1.5 tonne gross weight. It suits tradespeople and private users who outgrew a 750kg trailer.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 1,295kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes 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 TL-AL 2515/15 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,295kg more and is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 is a single-axle low-loader box trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,295kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann TL-AL 2515/15 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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