Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,353kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 397kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,353kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 397kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 397kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 2,353kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,353kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 397kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 397kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,353kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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