Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 480kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 420kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 420kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 26MD is 480kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 420kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 420kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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