Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Tickners RL5000
The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | - |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Tickners RL5000. 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 RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Tipper and the Tickners RL5000?
The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper or the Tickners RL5000 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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