Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 661kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 1,974kg more and is 1.66m (5.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 661kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,974kg more.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.66m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 62cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 124kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 526kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 98cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 144cm |
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Erde 153. 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 carries 1,974kg more
- you want one that is 1.66m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) wider 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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 661kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 661kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 1,974kg more and is 1.66m (5.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 661kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Erde 153?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,974kg.
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