Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Blue Line BLP35126
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Blue Line BLP35126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 12ft x 6ft6in (3.66m x 1.98m) |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Blue Line BLP35126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
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 BLP35126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Used by plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers to carry a mini digger or pallet loads, with drop sides for easy loading.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Blue Line BLP35126?
The Blue Line BLP35126 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Blue Line BLP35126 is a a braked twin-axle drop-side platform trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Blue Line BLP35126 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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