Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 337kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 337kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 675kg |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 337kg 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 337kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 337kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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