Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson 48LT
The Bateson 26MD is 450kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 450kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson 48LT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3100kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 950kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2150kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson 48LT. 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 450kg 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 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 50kg more
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 26MD is 450kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 50kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 450kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 48LT?
The Bateson 48LT, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 48LT 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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