Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 235kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 665kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 235kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 665kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 26MD is 235kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 235kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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