Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,688kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 162kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,688kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 162kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 338kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 412kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2100mm x 1250mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. 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 carries 1,688kg 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
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 162kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,688kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 162kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 162kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,688kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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