Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,293kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 457kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,293kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 457kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM166 has a bed 2.67m (9ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 457kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,293kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 2.67m (9ft) longer
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,293kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 457kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 457kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,293kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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