Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Bateson 26MD is 100kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 100kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 100kg lighter empty
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD is 100kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 100kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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