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Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Brian James Tipper
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Tipper carries 236kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 236kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 2264kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3545mm | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 2000mm | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal height | 2090mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 236kg more
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 VA 3520/35 P and the Brian James Tipper?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside. The Brian James Tipper carries 236kg more. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 236kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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