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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 98kg lighter empty and carries 98kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer - image: Bateson Trailers
6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping TrailerM-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight750kg750kg
Unladen weight338kg240kg
Payload412kg510kg
Axles1Single
BrakesUnbrakedUnbraked
Internal bed2100mm x 1250mm-
Internal length-1820mm
Internal width-1220mm

Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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...

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.

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Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 98kg lighter empty
  • you want one that carries 98kg more

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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Full 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 98kg lighter empty and carries 98kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 98kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.

Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 98kg.

Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single 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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