Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.01m (3.5ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 247kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 247kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GD105 has a bed 1.01m (3.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 585kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 247kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.01m (3.5ft) longer
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.01m (3.5ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 247kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 247kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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