Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 480kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 is 480kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 80kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty and carries 80kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson 26MD, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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