Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider 32680
The Bateson 26MD is 200kg lighter empty. The Lider 32680 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 32680 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 700kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider 32680. 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
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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider 32680?
The Bateson 26MD is 200kg lighter empty. The Lider 32680 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 32680?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Lider 32680.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 32680 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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