Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,688kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 262kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,688kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 262kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2100kg |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 8ft 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 262kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,688kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,688kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 262kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 262kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,688kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft 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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