Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 430kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 430kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2530kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 430kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 430kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 430kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Brian James T Transporter 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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