Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Lider Tolede
The Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Lider Tolede is 195kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 195kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Lider Tolede | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 305kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | - |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 253cm |
| Internal width | - | 147cm |
| Internal height | - | 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Lider Tolede. 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 1,850kg 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 Tolede if...
- you want one that is 195kg lighter empty
A wide, shallow-bodied trailer for bulky low-height loads such as flat-pack furniture or garden materials. Two axles under a 750kg gross weight buys stability rather than payload, which suits long light loads that would tip a single-axle trailer at motorway speeds.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Lider Tolede?
The Bateson 26MD is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Lider Tolede is 195kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Lider Tolede is a an unbraked twin-axle general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Lider Tolede?
The Lider Tolede. It is 195kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Lider Tolede 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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