Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson 27-16 Transporter
The Bateson 26MD is 215kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 215kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson 27-16 Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,750kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Bed | - | 4,860mm x 1,870mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reversing over-run |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson 27-16 Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 26MD is 215kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 150kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 27-16 Transporter?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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