Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is 90kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer weighs 90kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 590kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2910kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal size | - | 3.05 x 1.70 |
| Bed height | - | 367mm |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer. 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 90kg 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 Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 810kg more
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A lightweight plant trailer with a low bed and shallow ramp angle, aimed at mini digger hire and contractors who want a high payload from a 3.5 tonne gross weight.
Full Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer carries 810kg more and is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is 90kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer is a 10 ft x 5 ft 7 in lightweight 3.5 tonne plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 90kg lighter empty than the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer?
The Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer, by 810kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Indespension Alumax 10' x 5'7" Plant Trailer 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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