Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 730kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,255kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 730kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,255kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 75cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 55kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 245kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 85cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 105cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Maypole MP6810. 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 carries 2,255kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.05m (6.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 730kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 730kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,255kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 730kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6810?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6810 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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