Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 58kg lighter empty and carries 58kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 58kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 58kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 470kg |
| Axles | 1 | Single |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Unbraked |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, M-Tec 8ft 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 58kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 58kg more
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 58kg lighter empty and carries 58kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 58kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 58kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the M-Tec 8ft 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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