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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Equi-Trek Carriage Treka

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,512kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Equi-Trek Carriage Treka
Equi-Trek Carriage Treka - image: totallyequestrian.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerEqui-Trek Carriage Treka
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kg1850kg
Axles13
BrakesUnbrakedBraked (six fully braked wheels)
Payload412kg-
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Equi-Trek Carriage Treka. 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 1,512kg 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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Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the Carriage Treka if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

A specialist trailer built to carry a horse and its carriage together, aimed at the smaller driving/carriage-driving market rather than general riders. The triaxle chassis spreads the combined weight of horse and carriage.

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Full Carriage Treka specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,512kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka is a triaxle trailer for transporting a horse and carriage together.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 1,512kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Carriage Treka 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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