Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 50kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 150kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 150kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 50kg lighter empty and carries 150kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 150kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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