Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Humbaur Steely
The Humbaur Steely carries 140kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur Steely carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | - |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Steely if...
- you want one that carries 140kg more
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely carries 140kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Humbaur Steely 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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