Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 325kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 10cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 325kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 10cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 10cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 460kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 150cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 300cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Lider 38398. 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 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10cm wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 325kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 325kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 200kg heavier gross and is 10cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 325kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 38398 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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