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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH126

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,323kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 427kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerIfor Williams GH126
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kg765kg
Payload412kg2735kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm3.66m x 1.84m
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 427kg 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.

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Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the GH126 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,323kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 1.56m (5ft) longer

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Full GH126 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,323kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 427kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 427kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,323kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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