Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Eco Plant is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 317kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 335kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 317kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 335kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 317kg 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 Eco Plant and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 335kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 317kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 335kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 317kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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