Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 75kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 425kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 75kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 75kg more
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 75kg lighter empty and carries 75kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 75kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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