Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 340kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 945kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 340kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 945kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 445kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 1555kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Nugent G2512D. 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 945kg more
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 340kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper carries 945kg more and is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent G2512D?
The Brian James Tipper, by 945kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent G2512D 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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