Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 722kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,163kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 722kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,163kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 68cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 63kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 337kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 92cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 120cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Maypole MP6812. 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 2,163kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.9m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 68cm (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
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 722kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Full MP6812 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 722kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,163kg more and is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 722kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,163kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6812 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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