Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,668kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 282kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,668kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 282kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2080kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3048mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 282kg 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 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,668kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
The longest of M-Tec's standard twin-axle box trailers, aimed at contractors and farmers hauling longer loads such as fencing materials, machinery or multiple pallets in one trip.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,668kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 282kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 282kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,668kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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