Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Lider 38950
The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 10cm longer inside. The Lider 38950 is 155kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 155kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 10cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 5cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 630kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 155cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 300cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Lider 38950. 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 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 10cm longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm wider 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 155kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Lider 38950?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 10cm longer inside. The Lider 38950 is 155kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 155kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Lider 38950 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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