Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 404kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD carries 699kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 404kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 699kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1401kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. 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 699kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg 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 Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 404kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 404kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD carries 699kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 404kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 26MD, by 699kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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