Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Erde 213
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,540kg more. The Erde 213 is 310kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 1,540kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 310kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 190kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 560kg |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal width | - | 129cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Erde 213. 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 1,540kg 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 310kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Erde 213?
The Bateson 26MD carries 1,540kg more. The Erde 213 is 310kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Erde 213?
The Bateson 26MD, by 1,540kg.
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