Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 676kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,006kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 676kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,006kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 109kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 494kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Erde CH451. 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 2,006kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes 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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 676kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 676kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,006kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 676kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Erde CH451?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,006kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Erde CH451 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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