Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,563kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 187kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,563kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 187kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams LM85 has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 187kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,563kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
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 LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,563kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 187kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 187kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,563kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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