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Brian James Tipper vs Lider 37385

The Lider 37385 is 415kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Lider 37385
Lider 37385 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperLider 37385
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg1300kg
Unladen weightfrom 785kg370kg
AxlesTwin or Tri1
Payloadup to 2500kg-
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m-
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m-
Internal bed-304 x 171 x 10cm
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Brian James Tipper, Lider 37385. 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 1.4 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.

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Full Tipper specifications →

Buy or hire the 37385 if...

  • you want one that is 415kg lighter empty

The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.

Full 37385 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385 is 415kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 37385?

The Lider 37385. It is 415kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.

Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 37385 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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