Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 649kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 649kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 136kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 100cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 150cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 1 |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Lider Alicante. 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 1.6m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (2ft) 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 649kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 649kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 649kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Lider Alicante 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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