Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Brian James C4 Blue is 145kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 145kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 840kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 145kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 145kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 145kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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