Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Bateson 26MD is 30kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 30kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 30kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 70kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Bateson 26MD is 30kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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