Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson 355B
The Bateson 26MD is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 300kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 600kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson 355B | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 800kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2700kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Deck length | - | 5000mm |
| Deck width | - | 2100mm |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson 355B. 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 300kg 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 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 600kg more
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 26MD is 300kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 600kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 355B?
The Bateson 355B, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 355B 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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