Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bateson 26MD
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 150kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,150kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 150kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bateson 26MD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 2,100kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal bed length | - | 2,450mm |
| Internal bed width | - | 1,270mm |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bateson 26MD. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 150kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that carries 1,150kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes 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 12LT and the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,150kg more and is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 12LT is 150kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 150kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bateson 26MD?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT 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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