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Brian James Tipper vs Krone Mega

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials. The Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Krone Mega
Krone Mega - image: KRONE

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperKrone Mega
Payloadup to 2500kg32650 kg
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg-
Unladen weightfrom 785kg-
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m-
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m-
AxlesTwin or Tri-
Permissible total weight-39000 kg
Dead weight-6350 kg
Clear side length-13620 mm
Clear side width-2480 mm

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Krone Mega. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Tipper if...

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.

Full Tipper specifications →

Buy or hire the Mega if...

A tall-bodied curtainside trailer used by hauliers to maximise cubic load space for bulky but relatively light freight, within standard road height limits.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Krone Mega?

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Krone Mega is a high-cube curtainside semi-trailer.

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