Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,798kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 952kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,798kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 952kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 952kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that carries 1,798kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,798kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 952kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 952kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,798kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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