Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 465kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 465kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 465kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 465kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 465kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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