Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,838kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 912kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,838kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 912kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.4m (11ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | 1 | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Woodford Galaxy. 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 912kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 1,838kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.4m (11ft) longer
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,838kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 912kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 912kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,838kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy 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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