Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams TT2515
The Bateson 26MD is 200kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Ifor Williams TT2515 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT2515 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 100kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT2515 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams TT2515 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 700kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2000kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.46m x 1.49m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams TT2515. 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 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 100kg more
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 TT2515 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general farm and groundworks tipper for muck, aggregate or spoil, sized for towing behind a pickup or 4x4 rather than the larger 3500kg TT3017/TT3621 models.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Bateson 26MD is 200kg lighter empty and carries 100kg more. The Ifor Williams TT2515 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams TT2515 is a a twin-axle power tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT2515.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT2515?
The Bateson 26MD, by 100kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT2515 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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