Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 283kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 167kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 283kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer carries 167kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Erde 102. 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 rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 167kg more
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 102 if...
- you want one that is 283kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 283kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 167kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 283kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 102?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, by 167kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 102 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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