Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Rice Beaufort Double
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 830kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Rice Beaufort Double is rated 830kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Rice Beaufort Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | Approx. 1,580kg (3,485lb) |
| Axles | 1 | Twin |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Payload | 412kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Rice Beaufort Double. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
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 Beaufort Double if...
- you want one that is rated 830kg heavier gross
A twin axle two-horse trailer from a once-major UK horsebox brand. Owners keep older examples going with parts from specialist trailer suppliers rather than buying new.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Rice Beaufort Double?
The Rice Beaufort Double is rated 830kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Rice Beaufort Double is a twin axle two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Rice Beaufort Double 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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