Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 429kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 421kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 429kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB403 carries 421kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 767kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 833kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 429kg 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is rated 850kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 421kg more
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 429kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 421kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 429kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403, by 421kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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