Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 carries 100kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 100kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2200kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that carries 100kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 carries 100kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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