Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 582kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 582kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 920kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 582kg 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- 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 HB506?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 582kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 582kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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