Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James C4 Blue
The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 357kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James C4 Blue weighs 357kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James C4 Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 695kg |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Bed length | - | 5.0m |
| Bed width | - | 2.0m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James C4 Blue. 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 357kg 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 C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 357kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James C4 Blue?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 357kg lighter empty than the Brian James C4 Blue.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James C4 Blue 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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