Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Nugent Q1710
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,293kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 632kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 2,293kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2,340kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 632kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 360kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 153kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 207kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Single |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Nugent Q1710. 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 2,293kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,340kg 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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 632kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Tipper carries 2,293kg more and is rated 2,340kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 632kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 632kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Tipper, by 2,293kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Nugent Q1710 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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