Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 160kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 160kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 740kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 740kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is 160kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 740kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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