Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 265kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 265kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 735kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2765kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Twin |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Nugent P3116H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 265kg more
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 265kg more. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 265kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent P3116H 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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