Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,178kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 572kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,178kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 572kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GH146 has a bed 2.19m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 4.285m x 1.84m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 572kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,178kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.19m (7ft) longer
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,178kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 572kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 572kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,178kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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