Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 7cm longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 505kg lighter empty and is 19cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 505kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 19cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 7cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1785mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3035mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 7cm longer inside
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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 7cm longer inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is 505kg lighter empty and is 19cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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