Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bateson PT44
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,568kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 432kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT44 carries 1,568kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 432kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Bateson PT44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2750kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 770kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1980kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin axle |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5950mm |
| Overall width | - | 2180mm |
| Internal deck | - | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Bateson PT44. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 432kg 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
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that carries 1,568kg more
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson PT44 carries 1,568kg more and is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 432kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 432kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bateson PT44?
The Bateson PT44, by 1,568kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bateson PT44 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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