Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 450kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 450kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2550kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 450kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 450kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 450kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Humbaur HTK 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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