Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,323kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 527kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,323kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 527kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 865kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1735kg |
| 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 HBX506. 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 527kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 1,323kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 1,323kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 527kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 527kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,323kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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