Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg
The Brian James Tipper is 1,535kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg weighs 1,535kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 2320kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg. 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 1,535kg 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Sonic 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A compact motorised horsebox pitched as easy to drive day to day, for owners of one or two horses who want a small horsebox rather than a trailer and tow car. It is one of Equi-Trek's lower-cost motorised models.
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 Sonic 3,500kg?
The Brian James Tipper is 1,535kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg is a compact 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 1,535kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Equi-Trek Sonic 3,500kg 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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