Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper is 285kg lighter empty and carries 570kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 285kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 570kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | from 785kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | up to 2500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Twin or Tri |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 570kg more
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 Race Sport and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper is 285kg lighter empty and carries 570kg more. The Brian James Race Sport is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 570kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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