Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 185kg lighter empty and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper carries 500kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 185kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 500kg more.
- Internal width: the Debon C500 is 7cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Debon C500 is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 600kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2000kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 167cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 320cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 500kg 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
Buy or hire the C500 if...
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 185kg lighter empty and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper carries 500kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C500?
The Brian James Tipper, by 500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C500 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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