Head to head
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

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 98kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 98kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 240kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 510kg |
| Axles | 1 | Single |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2100mm 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
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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