Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Bateson 26MD
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,610kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 240kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,610kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 240kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Bateson 26MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 2,100kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | - |
| Internal width | 1150mm | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed length | - | 2,450mm |
| Internal bed width | - | 1,270mm |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Bateson 26MD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is 240kg lighter empty
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that carries 1,610kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,610kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 240kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer. It is 240kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,610kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Bateson 26MD 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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