Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Internal body | - | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Ifor Williams TT3017. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
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 TT3017 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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