Head to head
Brian James C4 vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Size | 2m x 4.5m loading area | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Payload | - | up to 2500kg |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James C4, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 if...
Brian James C4, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
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
- 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 C4 and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 is a car transporter trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 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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