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Brian James Tipper vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 235kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 65cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 550kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1450kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1280mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2450mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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 rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 65cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) 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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 235kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 235kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross and is 65cm (2ft) longer inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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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