Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 480kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Fautras Oblic+2. 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
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 Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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