Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider 38398
The Lider 38398 is 40kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 40kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 150cm |
| Internal height | - | 50cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider 38398. 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398 is 40kg 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 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 38398?
The Lider 38398. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 38398 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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