Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Bateson 26MD is 190kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 710kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 190kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 710kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 190kg 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 710kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bateson 26MD is 190kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 710kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 710kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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