Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,398kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 352kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,398kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 352kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD has a bed 93cm (3ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 352kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 2,398kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 93cm (3ft) longer
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,398kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 352kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 352kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,398kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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