Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Debon C900
The Brian James Tipper is 315kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Debon C900 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 315kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 100kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1100kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2400kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Debon C900. 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 is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg 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
Buy or hire the C900 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Debon C900?
The Brian James Tipper is 315kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Debon C900 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Debon C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C900?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C900?
The Brian James Tipper, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Debon C900 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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