Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bateson PT56
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Bateson PT56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | 1 | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Deck length | - | 5m (16ft) |
| Deck width | - | 2.1m (7ft) |
| Ramp | - | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Bateson PT56. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
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 PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bateson PT56?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bateson PT56 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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