Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bateson PT66
The Bateson 26MD is 435kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 465kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 435kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 465kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bateson PT66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 935kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2565kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Bed size | - | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') |
| Axles | - | Triple |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bateson PT66. 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 435kg 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 PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 465kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson 26MD is 435kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 465kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 435kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson PT66?
The Bateson PT66, by 465kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bateson PT66 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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