Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,138kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,138kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Humbaur HTK has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 2,138kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.04m (3.5ft) longer
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
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 Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 2,138kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,138kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Humbaur HTK 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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