Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bateson 26MD is 790kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 110kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 790kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 790kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 110kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 26MD is 790kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 110kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 790kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 110kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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