Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 708kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,078kg more and is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 708kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,078kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Brian James Tipper is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Brian James Tipper is 60cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 77kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 422kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 100cm |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 145cm |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Maypole MP6815. 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 2,078kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 60cm (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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 708kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Full MP6815 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 708kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 2,078kg more and is rated 2,201kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 708kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6815?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,078kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Maypole MP6815 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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