Head to head
Brian James Tipper 2 vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 685kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 685kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper 2 | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg to 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 785kg to 1200kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 1835kg to 2500kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide | - |
| Axles | 2 or 3 (model dependent) | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper 2, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper 2 if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 685kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper 2 and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 685kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper 2 is 195kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 195kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 685kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 2 or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 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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