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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,108kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 642kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerM-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
Gross weight750kg3500kg
Unladen weight338kg980kg
Payload412kg2520kg
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal length-3.1m
Internal width-1.67m

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 642kg 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.

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Full 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer specifications →

Buy or hire the 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...

  • you want one that carries 2,108kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.

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Full 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 2,108kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 642kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 642kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?

The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 2,108kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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