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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Brian James Race Transporter 6

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 carries 1,648kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,102kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Brian James Race Transporter 6
Brian James Race Transporter 6 - image: Racecarsdirect

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerBrian James Race Transporter 6
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kgfrom 1440kg
Payload412kgup to 2060kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long
Axles1Tri-axle
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal width-2.13m / 2.35m

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Brian James Race Transporter 6. 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 1,102kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,648kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 3.4m (11ft) longer

Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.

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Full Race Transporter 6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Brian James Race Transporter 6?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6 carries 1,648kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,102kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 1,102kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 6?

The Brian James Race Transporter 6, by 1,648kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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