Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,181kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 2,181kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James General Plant has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2593kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | 1 | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James General Plant. 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 General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 2,181kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.5m (5ft) longer
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 2,181kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 2,181kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James General Plant 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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