Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,623kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,623kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James A-Max 305 has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2035kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 4.3m x 1.96m |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James A-Max 305. 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.
Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that carries 1,623kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.2m (7ft) longer
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Full A-Max 305 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 1,623kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 1,623kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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