Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Bateson 26MD is 1.4 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1.4 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | - | 2.18m |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1.4 tonnes 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 Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 26MD is 1.4 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 1.4 tonnes lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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