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Brian James Tipper vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Tipper | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 840kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1860kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1500mm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 2480mm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Tipper figures and full M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer figures.
Choose the Tipper if...
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.
Full specifications →Choose the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Electric tipping ram is listed by the manufacturer as an optional extra over the standard solid chrome ram; the dealer's 'Electric Tipper' name reflects that option.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
Brian James Tipper: 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. M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer: A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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