Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Nugent F3720H
The Bateson 26MD is 175kg lighter empty. The Nugent F3720H is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 725kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Nugent F3720H weighs 175kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent F3720H is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Nugent F3720H carries 725kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | 2825kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Nugent F3720H. 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 175kg 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 F3720H if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 725kg more
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 26MD and the Nugent F3720H?
The Bateson 26MD is 175kg lighter empty. The Nugent F3720H is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 725kg more. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent F3720H?
The Bateson 26MD. It is 175kg lighter empty than the Nugent F3720H.
Which carries more, the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD or the Nugent F3720H 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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