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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 2,102kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg 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 Equinox 3,500kg
Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg - image: suffolk.trek-trailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerEqui-Trek Equinox 3,500kg
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kg2440kg
Payload412kg-
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg. 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 2,102kg 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 Equinox 3,500kg if...

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

A mid-range motorised horsebox for two horses, sitting between the small Apollo and the larger 4,500kg Equinox and 7-tonne-plus models. It suits owners who want a proper horsebox cab and living space but not a 7.5 tonne licence.

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Full Equinox 3,500kg specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 2,102kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg is a 3.5 tonne motorised 2-horse horsebox.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 2,102kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Equinox 3,500kg 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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