Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 462kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 462kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH1054BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder) |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | - |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m (9' 11") |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m (5' 4") |
| Gross vehicle weight | - | 3500kg (3.5 Ton) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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 GH1054BT if...
- you want one that carries 462kg more
Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 462kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?
The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 462kg.
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