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

Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | SDC Trailers Rollerbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | Twin or Tri | SAF axles on drums |
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | - |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m 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.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent
- Central Trailer Solutions Limited - Burton-on-Trent, Alrewas
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.
