Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,203kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 547kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,203kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 547kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 2.77m (9ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 885kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 547kg 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.
Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,203kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.77m (9ft) longer
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,203kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 547kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 547kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,203kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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