Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 weighs 235kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 135kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1965kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 235kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 135kg 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 BV105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty and carries 135kg more. The Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV105.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Bateson 26MD, by 135kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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