Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Lider 29420
The Lider 29420 is 645kg lighter empty and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.32m (4.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 645kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.32m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 29420 is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Lider 29420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 140kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 167cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 178cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Lider 29420. 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 rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.32m (4.5ft) longer 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 29420 if...
- you want one that is 645kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420 is 645kg lighter empty and is 7cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.32m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 29420?
The Lider 29420. It is 645kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 29420 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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