Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 662kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 662kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 1,000kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 662kg 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 HB511 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Ifor Williams HB511 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 662kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 662kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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