Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 642kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 642kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Fautras Oblic+2. 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 642kg 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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 642kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 642kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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