Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody carries 528kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 528kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Widebody has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 8kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | 1 | Single or Twin |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Woodford Widebody. 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that carries 528kg more
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 34cm (1ft) longer
- you want one that is 8kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody carries 528kg more and is rated 550kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 8kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 528kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Widebody 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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