Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Equi-Trek Day-Treka
The Brian James Tipper is 310kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 310kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Equi-Trek Day-Treka | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1095kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked (four fully braked wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Equi-Trek Day-Treka. 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 310kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 700kg 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 Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Brian James Tipper is 310kg lighter empty and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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