Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra
The Brian James Tipper is 315kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 20cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra weighs 315kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 20cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1100 kg |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | 3.54 m (11 ft 7 in) |
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | - |
| Maximum gross weight | - | 3200 kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra. 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 is 315kg lighter empty
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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Supreme Ultra if...
- you want one that is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 20cm wider inside
The Supreme Ultra suits owners looking for a well-established British-built two-horse trailer able to carry a pair of taller horses, since sellers describe it as taking two horses up to about 17.2hh. As a long-running Richardson model it is more often found on the used market now than ordered new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Brian James Tipper is 315kg lighter empty. The Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is 44cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 20cm wider inside. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra is a a two-horse trailer from British manufacturer Richardson, part of its Supreme range of horse trailers..
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Richardson Trailers Supreme Ultra.
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