Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Tipper is 195kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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