Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 2,102kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 648kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 2,102kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg carries 648kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 2440kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1060kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 648kg more
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 2,102kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 648kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 2,102kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg, by 648kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 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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