Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider 34620
The Lider 34620 is 100kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 100kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider 34620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 306 x 170cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider 34620. 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 rated 100kg heavier gross
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 34620 if...
- you want one that is 100kg lighter empty
A compact twin-axle flatbed for smallholders and landscapers who need to shift a compact tractor or bulk bags but do not have room to tow the longer 32650/32680 decks.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider 34620?
The Lider 34620 is 100kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Lider 34620 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 34620?
The Lider 34620. It is 100kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 34620 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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