Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bateson 26MD is 340kg lighter empty and carries 240kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 340kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 26MD carries 240kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 1860kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 240kg more
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD is 340kg lighter empty and carries 240kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 340kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD, by 240kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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