Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Bateson 26MD is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 85kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 585kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 85kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 26MD is 85kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 85kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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