Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,630kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 220kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,630kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 220kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 1,630kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 220kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,630kg more and is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 220kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 220kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,630kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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