Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Bateson 26MD is 219kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 219kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 219kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 26MD is 219kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 219kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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