Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Bateson 26MD is 490kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 410kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 490kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams TT3621 carries 410kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | - | 1.95m / 6'5" |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 490kg 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 TT3621 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 410kg more
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 26MD is 490kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 410kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Ifor Williams TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 490kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Ifor Williams TT3621, by 410kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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