GetBrent

Head to head

Brian James Tipper vs SDC Trailers Rollerbed

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials. The SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Tipper
Brian James Tipper - image: Fieldfare Trailer Centre
Rollerbed
SDC Trailers Rollerbed

Specifications side by side

Brian James TipperSDC Trailers Rollerbed
AxlesTwin or TriSAF axles on drums
Gross weight2700kg / 3500kg-
Unladen weightfrom 785kg-
Payloadup to 2500kg-
Internal width1.6m / 2.0m-
Internal length3.1m to 4.0m-
Length-4m
Curtains-XL-rated curtains

Sources: Brian James Tipper, SDC Trailers Rollerbed. 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.

Full Tipper specifications →

Buy or hire the Rollerbed if...

A car transporter trailer built by SDC, Northern Ireland's largest trailer maker, used by vehicle recovery and haulage firms for moving cars on a roller bed. The curtain sides let vehicles be loaded and secured from either side.

Listed by

Full Rollerbed specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the SDC Trailers Rollerbed?

The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the SDC Trailers Rollerbed is a curtain-sided car transporter trailer with a roller bed for loading vehicles.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.