Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson Eurostock 326C
The Bateson 26MD is 550kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C weighs 550kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 50kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson Eurostock 326C | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3100kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1050kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2050kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3600mm |
| Internal width | - | 1710mm |
| Internal height | - | 1800mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked, 250mm brakes |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson Eurostock 326C. 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 550kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 50kg more
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 Eurostock 326C if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A 12-foot livestock trailer with a cattle division fitted as standard, aimed at farmers moving cattle or mixed stock in manageable batches. Twin large-section wheels and tyres are shared with Bateson's other Eurostock models for easier parts support.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson Eurostock 326C?
The Bateson 26MD is 550kg lighter empty and carries 50kg more. The Bateson Eurostock 326C is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson Eurostock 326C is a twin-axle livestock trailer with cattle division.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson Eurostock 326C?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Bateson Eurostock 326C.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson Eurostock 326C?
The Bateson 26MD, by 50kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson Eurostock 326C 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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