Head to head
Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer vs Humbaur Steely
The Humbaur Steely carries 80kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur Steely carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750 kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 550 kg | 630kg |
| Unladen weight | 200 kg | - |
| Length | 3450 mm | - |
| Width | 1900 mm | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B85 Unbraked Trailer if...
The largest unbraked trailer in the Bateson range, designed to carry lightweight grass cutting machinery and UTVs. Suits grounds maintenance and landscaping crews towing behind a car or pickup, with a plywood floor and a mesh ramp door.
Full B85 Unbraked Trailer specifications →Buy or hire the Steely if...
- you want one that carries 80kg more
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer and the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely carries 80kg more. The Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer is a unbraked 8 ft x 5 ft flatbed trailer with ramp door and mesh extension sides; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Bateson B85 Unbraked Trailer or the Humbaur Steely 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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