Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 376kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD carries 1,574kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 376kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,574kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 124kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 526kg |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Erde 153. 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 1,574kg 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 153 if...
- you want one that is 376kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 376kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD carries 1,574kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 376kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Erde 153?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,574kg.
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