Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,448kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 502kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,448kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 502kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1860kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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 502kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,448kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,448kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 502kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 502kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,448kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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