Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 813kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 437kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 813kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 437kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 437kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that carries 813kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,250kg heavier gross
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 813kg more and is rated 1,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 437kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 437kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 813kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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