Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 130kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 130kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2730kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS. 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 BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...
- you want one that is rated 130kg heavier gross
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS?
The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 130kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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