Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams P5
The Ifor Williams P5 is 197kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 197kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer carries 53kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 141kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 359kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 1.53m x 1.02m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Axles | 1 | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams P5. 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 rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that carries 53kg more
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 P5 if...
- you want one that is 197kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 197kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and has a bed 57cm (2ft) longer. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 197kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, by 53kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams P5 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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