Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Bateson 26MD is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 635kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 635kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 265kg 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 635kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Bateson 26MD is 265kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 635kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 635kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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