Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider 39600
The Bateson 26MD is 50kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 39600 weighs 50kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider 39600. 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 50kg lighter empty
- 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 39600 if...
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider 39600?
The Bateson 26MD is 50kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 39600?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Lider 39600.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 39600 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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