Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 355B carries 2,288kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 462kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,288kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 462kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 338kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 412kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 2,288kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 462kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,288kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 462kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 462kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,288kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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