Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,888kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 862kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,888kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 862kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | from 1200kg |
| Payload | 412kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 862kg 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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 1,888kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.9m (9.5ft) longer
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,888kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 862kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 862kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,888kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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