Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Equi-Trek Day-Treka
The Bateson 26MD is 595kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Day-Treka weighs 595kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Equi-Trek Day-Treka | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg (2500kg/3000kg upgrades available) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1095kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked (four fully braked wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Equi-Trek Day-Treka. 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 595kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 600kg 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 Day-Treka if...
A day-use trailer with a separate tack/changing area but no overnight living space, sold as the lighter sibling to the Night-Treka. It suits competitors who want a private changing area without paying for sleeping accommodation.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Bateson 26MD is 595kg lighter empty and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Equi-Trek Day-Treka is a 2-horse trailer with a self-contained changing/tack area.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 595kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Day-Treka.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Equi-Trek Day-Treka 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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