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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 2 November 2026

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

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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