Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Bockmann Champion Kutsche C
The Bateson 26MD carries 470kg more. The Bockmann Champion Kutsche C is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 470kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Bockmann Champion Kutsche C | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1630kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses (carriage transport) |
| Length | - | 5885mm |
| Width | - | 2200mm |
| Body | - | Aluminium construction |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Bockmann Champion Kutsche C. 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 470kg more
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 Champion Kutsche C if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A Bockmann trailer built specifically to carry a horse-drawn carriage as well as the horses that pull it, used by driving enthusiasts and competitors rather than general riders. The aluminium body keeps weight down given the extra load of the carriage.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C?
The Bateson 26MD carries 470kg more. The Bockmann Champion Kutsche C is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C is a two-horse carriage transport trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C?
The Bateson 26MD, by 470kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Bockmann Champion Kutsche C 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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