Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider 39770
The Bateson 26MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39770 is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider 39770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 1600kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 430kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 361 x 185 x 11cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider 39770. 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 1 tonnes 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 39770 if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
A lighter single-axle car transporter for owners of small cars, motorhomes-with-tow-cars or similar, sized to be towed by a mid-range family car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider 39770?
The Bateson 26MD is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39770 is 70kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Lider 39770 is a a braked single-axle car transporter trailer rated at 1600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 39770?
The Lider 39770. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider 39770 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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