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Bateson 35MD vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,363kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 387kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 2,363kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35MD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 35MD weighs 387kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 35MD has a bed 93cm (3ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 338kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 412kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that carries 2,363kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 93cm (3ft) longer
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 387kg 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 35MD and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD carries 2,363kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 387kg lighter empty. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 387kg lighter empty than the Bateson 35MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 35MD, by 2,363kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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