Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 381kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 381kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 381kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 381kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 381kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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