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Brian James Tipper vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Brian James Tipper is 465kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 465kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 25cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1850mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3615mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 465kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg more
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper is 465kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross and is 52cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 465kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Brian James Tipper, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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