Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James C4 Blue is 90kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 90kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | from 785kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- 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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 90kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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