Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 195kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 195kg lighter empty
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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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