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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams GX106

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,373kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 377kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
Ifor Williams GX106
Ifor Williams GX106 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerIfor Williams GX106
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kg715kg
Payload412kg2785kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm3.03m x 1.84m
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 377kg 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 GX106 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,373kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
  • you want one that has a bed 93cm (3ft) longer

Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.

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Full GX106 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams GX106?

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,373kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 377kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 377kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106?

The Ifor Williams GX106, by 2,373kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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