Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann AH 4320/30
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 23kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann AH 4320/30 carries 23kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann AH 4320/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2,123kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Interior length | - | 4,300mm |
| Interior width | - | 2,080mm |
| Loading angle | - | 10 degrees (hydraulic tilt bed) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann AH 4320/30. 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 AH 4320/30 if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 23kg more
A low-angle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter for loading standard cars without ramps. It suits vehicle traders, recovery firms and enthusiasts moving one car at a time behind a family-sized tow car.
Listed by
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30 is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 23kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann AH 4320/30 is a twin-axle car transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann AH 4320/30?
The Bockmann AH 4320/30, by 23kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann AH 4320/30 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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