Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams Transporta
The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,142kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 1,142kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams Transporta | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 1480kg |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 5220mm |
| Internal width | - | 2236mm |
| Overall length | - | 6595mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams Transporta. 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 1,142kg 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 Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 1,142kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams Transporta?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 1,142kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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