Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 240kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 240kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 90kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 502kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.44m |
| Internal width | - | 0.99m |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Erde 143. 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 150kg heavier gross
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 143 if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 90kg more
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 240kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143, by 90kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Erde 143 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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