Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Bateson 26MD is 40kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 60kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 40kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 60kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2160kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 40kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 60kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson 26MD is 40kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 60kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 60kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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